Indict (Verb)
Meaning
Accuse formally of a crime.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The grand jury voted to indict the suspect for murder based on the evidence presented.
- The police department worked closely with the district attorney's office to indict the alleged perpetrator.
- After a lengthy investigation, the authorities decided to indict the CEO for embezzlement.
- The charges were sufficient to indict the man who was accused of stealing millions from his company.
- A federal indictment was issued to indict the group for their involvement in a large-scale money laundering scheme.