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

Barron was recently mentioned in connection with Andrew Tate, who has been indicted on charges including trafficking minors, money laundering, and witness tampering. — Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 8 Sep. 2026

Brown wasn’t indicted until last year due to an overwhelming backlog of cases after the Covid-19 pandemic, Lynneice Washington, Jefferson County district attorney for the Bessemer Cutoff Division, said. — Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026

After being indicted on wire fraud and SNAP benefits fraud charges, Bedi was ordered to surrender his passport and remain in Washington state while awaiting court proceedings, according to the FBI. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Murphy, 22, has been indicted on one count of theft of mail matter by employee, and was released on his own recognizance, officials said. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026

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