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arraignment Synonyms

Another word for arraignment

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

A formal legal proceeding in which a defendant is brought before a court to hear the criminal charges against them and enter a plea.

Usage Example

"During the indictment, the defense attorney entered a plea of not guilty on behalf of her client."

Strong
indictment
prosecution
Weak
impeachment

• noun (Context 2)

A severe accusation, denunciation, or critical calling to account of a person, institution, or practice.

Usage Example

"The investigative report served as a scathing accusation of corporate negligence in the energy sector."

Strongest
accusation
Strong
denunciation
indictment
censure
condemnation

Opposites of arraignment

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

exculpation
vindication
exoneration
acquittal
absolution
commendation
dismissal
See all opposites of arraignment

• Nearby Words

arowana
arpeggio
arraign
arraignment
arrange
arrangeable
arrangement

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