indict

The word for accusing someone of breaking the law.

Word Structure

i = him, will; I = find, my

6 Letters

2 Syllables: in•dict

5 Phonemes

Vowels: i, I

Sentence Examples

He broke the law and was indicted.

The grand jury voted to indict.

The grand jury decided not to indict so the case was dropped.

Semantic Relatives

Accuse

Charge

Crime

Impeach

Prosecute

Trial

Textbook

Explore American Democracy Chapter 8 by Attainment