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indict

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of indict

to make a claim of wrongdoing against

The grand jury could indict them for fraud and embezzlement.

Synonyms of indict

accuse, charge, impeach, incriminate

Words Related to indict

blame, call (on), castigate, censure, condemn, criticize, damn, denounce, fault, impugn, reproach, reprobate

chide, rebuke, reprove, tax

appeal, arraign, book, cite, summon

prosecute, sue, try

frame, implicate, inculpate, inform (against), name, report

recriminate, retaliate

Near Antonyms of indict

advocate, champion, defend

excuse, forgive, justify, pardon, remit, shrive

Antonyms of indict

absolve, acquit, clear, exculpate, exonerate, vindicate

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