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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of indict
Weinhagen resigned from his seat with the board in October after being indicted on fraud charges.
—
Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2026
McKee made his first appearance in an Ohio courtroom a week after a grand jury indicted him in connection with the deaths of his ex-wife and her dentist husband.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … MALWARE MONEY – 87 indicted in massive scheme that allegedly funded Tren de Aragua terrorists crimes.
—FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Although several of his associates were indicted over a decade ago, Barnett escaped prosecution.
—Sydney Pereira, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for indict
Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2026
McKee made his first appearance in an Ohio courtroom a week after a grand jury indicted him in connection with the deaths of his ex-wife and her dentist husband.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … MALWARE MONEY – 87 indicted in massive scheme that allegedly funded Tren de Aragua terrorists crimes.
—FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Although several of his associates were indicted over a decade ago, Barnett escaped prosecution.
—Sydney Pereira, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for indict
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indict
Verb
-
They are accused of conducting surveillance of NATO's Incirlik air base in southern Turkey.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
-
Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsameh, an opposition lawmaker, accused Speaker Adan Madobe of attempting to rush through the amendments without following proper procedure.—
Omar Faruk,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The move comes as nine local district attorneys launched a coalition this week to assist in prosecuting federal law enforcement officers who violate state laws.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
-
Lemon’s federal charges come after Minnesotans refused to prosecute.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
Video
Video: Why is there a 'c' in 'indict'?
And who put it there, anyway?
Cite this Entry
“Indict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indict. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
