Synonyms of indict

indict

verb

in-ˈdīt 

as in to accuse

to make a claim of wrongdoing against

the grand jury could indict the mayor for fraud and embezzlement

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accuse
• prosecute
• incriminate
• blame
• impeach
• charge
• sue
• criticize
• defame
• criminate
• call (on)
• try
• impugn
• denounce
• condemn
• censure
• appeal
• chide
• implicate
• cite
• fault
• castigate
• summon
• reproach
• reprove
• arraign
• book
• rebuke
• report
• tax
• damn
• inform (against)
• retaliate
• inculpate
• name
• reprobate
• recriminate
• frame

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• acquit
• vindicate
• exonerate
• absolve
• defend
• clear
• exculpate
• advocate
• justify
• forgive
• excuse
• pardon
• remit
• champion
• shrive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of indict

After an investigation, Shaw was indicted on the two felony counts in June this year. — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 18 Aug. 2026

Today’s live coverage of day one of the trial of Duane Keith Davis, who was indicted in 2023 in Tupac Shakur’s death, has ended. — Aditi Sangal, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

LeVota was indicted in July on multiple charges, including honest services fraud, federal program bribery, two violations of the Travel Act and making a false statement to federal investigators. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026

Davis was arrested in 2023 and indicted for masterminding the killing and providing the gun. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

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