indicted
An indictment is when someone officially accuses another person or organization of doing something wrong. This accusation usually happens as part of a formal process, like a court case.
When we talk about an indictment, it's often because someone has been accused of breaking a law. For example, imagine the police arresting a politician for taking bribes – that would be an indictment. The government might also indict a company if they've found out it's been lying to investors or doing something else shady. In both cases, the person or organization is formally accused of wrongdoing and now has to face trial or other consequences.
How common is "indicted"?
Word indicted is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in spoken dialogues and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in spoken dialogues and less often in other writings.
Definitions
verb
To accuse of wrongdoing; charge.
Example: a book that indicts modern values
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