indict

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Verb indict has 1 sense

indict - accuse formally of a crime
--₁ is one way to charge, accuse

Derived forms: noun indictment₂, noun indictment₁
Sample sentence:
They want to indict the prisoners

Definitions from the Web

Term:

Indict

Part of Speech:

Verb

Definition:

To formally accuse someone of a serious crime, typically by a grand jury

Sense 1:

Legal Usage: To bring a formal charge against someone for committing a crime

Example Sentence: The grand jury decided to indict the suspect for first-degree murder.

Sense 2:

Figurative Usage: To strongly criticize or accuse someone or something

Example Sentence: The journalist's investigative report indicting the government's handling of the crisis garnered public attention.