as in count
a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person
that prosecutor gets an indictment for 90% of his cases
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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 indictment
The indictment includes the conspiracy count, which carries a maximum sentence of six years in federal prison, as well as several other counts of forcibly impeding a federal officer, each punishable by up to one year in federal prison.
—
Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Imai’s inauspicious start should not be viewed as a broader indictment, but the beginning of a feeling-out process between player and team.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Lusk’s brother sued the department two months prior to the indictment, after MPD seized property during the investigation.
—Lucas Finton, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 30 Mar. 2026
After the officers found the man again, Officer Rosenbloom got out of the patrol car and started a foot chase, according to the indictment.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for indictment
Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Imai’s inauspicious start should not be viewed as a broader indictment, but the beginning of a feeling-out process between player and team.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Lusk’s brother sued the department two months prior to the indictment, after MPD seized property during the investigation.
—Lucas Finton, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 30 Mar. 2026
After the officers found the man again, Officer Rosenbloom got out of the patrol car and started a foot chase, according to the indictment.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for indictment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indictment
Noun
-
A week prior, Martin Gatti, a longtime teacher, also 50, was charged with similar counts.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
-
Due to increasing activity from the Anthelion sporadic meteor source (a broad region in the night sky that produces a steady, low-level stream of meteors year round) and maybe improved reporting, this amount reflects both a high total count and frequency.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Johnson-Swartz was suspended from teaching at STEM School Highlands Ranch after the allegations emerged.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
-
When asked about the allegations, Jewell said voters shouldn’t worry.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The charge for unity came early at the 2026 Conservative Political Action Conference.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
-
In October, the Justice Department filed criminal charges against James that have since been thrown out successive times by federal judges.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Nacua’s attorney denies the accusations.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
-
In the aftermath of the New York Times investigation that reported Huerta’s allegations, and accusations made by other women, leaders across California began removing Chavez’s name from local observances and making plans to rename buildings.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
Video
Video: Why is there a 'c' in 'indict'?
And who put it there, anyway?
Cite this Entry
“Indictment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indictment. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
