indict

in·dict  (n-dt)

tr.v. in·dict·ed, in·dict·ing, in·dicts

1. To accuse of wrongdoing; charge: a book that indicts modern values.

2. Law To make a formal accusation or indictment against (a party) by the findings of a jury, especially a grand jury.

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[Alteration of Middle English enditen, to accuse, write a document; see indite.]

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indict·ee (nd-t) n.

in·dicter, in·dictor n.

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indict [in-dite]

Verb

to charge (a person) formally with a crime, esp. in writing [Latin in- against + dictare to declare]

indictable adj

Thesaurus

Verb

1.

indict - accuse formally of a crime accuse, charge - blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against; "he charged the director with indifference"

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indict

verb charge, accuse, prosecute, summon, impeach, arraign, serve with a summons

Translations

indict [ɪnˈdaɪt] vt → acusar

indict [ɪnˈdaɪt] vt → accuser

indict [ɪnˈdaɪt] vt → anklagen

indict [ɪnˈdaɪt] vt → accusare