Synonyms for

Indicted

Verb / ˌɪˈndaɪtɪd / Another word for indicted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to formally accuse someone of a crime

Synonyms & similar words

indict charge accuse arraign impeach prosecute sue blame inculpate criminate cite summon try arraignment impeachment

Synonyms by register

Formal

charged accused arraigned

Informal

slammed nabbed fingered

Literary

impeached denounced

Antonyms

acquitted exonerated absolved cleared pardoned vindicated

Common collocations

  • indicted for a crime
  • indicted on charges
  • indicted by a grand jury
  • indicted for fraud
  • indicted for corruption
  • indicted for murder
  • indicted for conspiracy

Word family

noun indictment
verb indict
adjective indictable

Usage note

Indicted refers specifically to being formally accused of a crime by a grand jury. It is a legal term and should not be used casually.

Example sentences

  1. The grand jury voted to indict the defendant for murder.
  2. The prosecutor will indict the suspect for embezzlement.
  3. The police have enough evidence to indict the gang members for drug trafficking.
  4. The judge will decide whether to indict the politician for corruption.
  5. The district attorney decided to indict the company for environmental violations.

Quotes

  • I am going to be indicted. This is not a surprise, nor is it unwarranted.
  • I am going to fight to make sure that I am not indicted.
  • It's always a possibility that you'll be indicted, but that's true anywhere.

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