Synonyms

indicted

American

[in-dahy-tid] / ɪnˈdaɪ tɪd /

adjective

having been charged with an offense or crime, especially legally or formally.

New information released yesterday about the indicted former state senator underscores the need for a change in the way politics is done in the state.

noun

Usually the indicted a person or persons who have been formally charged with an offense or crime.

From a legal standpoint, there is no concrete evidence against the indicted yet.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of indict.

Other Word Forms

unindicted adjective

Etymology

Origin of indicted

indict ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Federal prosecutors soon indicted the women on charges of conspiracy and disclosing the personal information of a federal agent, which is effectively a federal anti-doxing statute.

From Los Angeles Times

Israeli authorities this month indicted a reservist and a civilian with charges related to using classified intelligence to place bets on Polymarket, a leading prediction market.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chen, who had been indicted in October by US authorities, served as an adviser to both Hun Manet and his father.

From Barron's

The US Department of Justice had indicted a large number of top executives and it needed root-and-branch reform.

From BBC

The three are among 25 suspects indicted in Sri Lanka's High Court.

From Barron's

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