indict

//ɪnˈdaɪt//
C1Frequency Level 10Formal
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Verb

indictInfinitive
indictPresent tense
indictedPast tense
indictedPast participle
indictingPresent participle
indictsThird-person singular
1

To formally accuse someone of a serious crime, especially through a legal process by a grand jury or official body.

The grand jury decided to indict the suspect on charges of fraud.

2

To strongly criticize or condemn someone or something as being wrong or deserving blame.

The report indicts the government for its failure to address climate change.