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arraign Synonyms

Another word for arraign

Choosing another word for arraign depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To call or bring someone before a court of law to answer a criminal charge.

Usage Example

"The suspect is scheduled to be arraigned in federal court tomorrow morning."

Strongest
indict
charge
Strong
prosecute
summon
impeach
accuse
cite

• verb (Context 2)

To find fault with or criticize severely.

Usage Example

"The historian's latest treatise arraigns the administration for its shortsighted economic policies."

Strongest
censure
Strong
denounce
condemn
impugn
criticize
reproach

Opposites of arraign

The opposite of arraign shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

exonerate
praise
commend
acquit
vindicate
exculpate
discharge
defend
See all opposites of arraign

• Nearby Words

arouse
arowana
arpeggio
arraign
arraignment
arrange
arrangeable

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Arraign. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/arraign
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