ARRAIGNS Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

arraigns

verb

present tense third-person singular of arraign

as in accuses

law to state the charges against someone who is accused of a crime in a formal procedure before a judge

—usually used as (be) arraigned He was arraigned on charges of manslaughter.

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In the suit, WBD accuses Amazon of intentional interference with contractual relations; inducing breach of contract; intentional interference with prospective economic advantage; and unfair competition in violation of California law.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 July 2026
Netflix has been threatened with legal action by Kalshi, which accuses the streaming giant of defamation over a trailer for an upcoming documentary that showed traders making wagers in a state it’s not allowed to operate.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026

Definition of accuses

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Apple also books occasional concerts and talks with notable guests, though those spots tend to fill fast, so signing up early helps.

— Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
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— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

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Waymo often cites a November 2024 study by its own researchers that found an 80% reduction in crash rates for Waymo vehicles.

— Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
Other examples Belsky cites include students using AI to redesign online games for blind players or improve the distribution of unused cafeteria food to food banks.

— Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of cites

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While standing at the case, visitors can hear the audio of the speech where Douglass criticizes Americans celebrating freedom while millions remain enslaved.

— Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
The sharp lyrics and title are embodied in the music itself, most notably in the relentless rhythm section, which reflects the endless pursuit of conformity and ambition that Smith criticizes.

— Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026

Definition of criticizes

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The war restarted after the collapse of a fragile ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran, which each country blames the other for violating.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 27 July 2026
Medusa is raped by Poseidon, but because Poseidon raped her in Athena’s temple, Athena takes it as an affront and blames Medusa, cursing her by turning her hair into snakes.

— Erin Qualey, Vulture, 27 July 2026

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