Synonyms for indictment
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
An official formal accusation for a criminal offence, or the process by which it is brought to a jury.
Forms
- Plural
- indictments → accusations, arraignments, charges, impeachments…
Example sentences
- accusation He denies this accusation and speaks only of a kiss.
- impeachment The president is threatened by impeachment.
- arraignment I've arranged for your arraignment in one hour.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| indictment | falling | |
| accusation | rising | |
| impeachment | steady | |
| arraignment | falling | |
| presentment | falling | |
| j'accuse | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- charge1, charre
- 10 letters
- accusation4
- 11 letters
- impeachment3, arraignment3, presentment3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (accusation4 = 4 syllables).