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indict Synonyms

Another word for indict

Choosing another word for indict 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 formally accuse or charge someone with a serious crime, especially through the finding of a grand jury.

Usage Example

"The federal grand jury voted to charge the former executive on multiple counts of securities fraud."

Strongest
charge
accuse
Strong
arraign
prosecute
impeach
incriminate
inculpate

• verb (Context 2)

To criticize, condemn, or expose something as flawed, harmful, or morally wrong.

Usage Example

"Her investigative documentary serves to condemn the entire fast-fashion industry for its environmental impact."

Strongest
condemn
denounce
Strong
censure
criticize
decry
castigate

Opposites of indict

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

acquit
exonerate
exculpate
commend
praise
clear
absolve
vindicate
See all opposites of indict

• Nearby Words

indicative
indicatively
indicator
indict
indictable
indictee
indictment

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