Synonyms for press charges

Most common

complain · accuse

All synonyms

Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To formally accuse a person of a crime, especially by an ordinary person.

   I'm pressing charges against you for assaulting me.

Example sentences

• complain I heard some students complain about the homework.
• accuse Do people ever accuse you of being self-indulgent?

By length

6 letters

accuse²

8 letters

complain²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (accuse² = 2 syllables).