indict
verb (used with object)
(of a grand jury) to bring a formal accusation against (someone) as a means of bringing a case to trial after ascertaining that there is enough evidence.
indicting
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present participleof indict.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Police in Texas investigated Lucy's death as possible manslaughter but a grand jury in Collin County decided against indicting her father.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
The U.S. has tried to rein in the trade, indicting some individuals and expanding the sanctions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 7, 2026
But the track’s harshest beatdown is reserved for a final verse indicting the music industry’s silence.
From Salon ● May 8, 2024
The day before indicting Burke, the DOJ released guidelines which say employment by a news outlet is just one of many factors relevant to whether someone is a journalist.
From Slate ● Mar. 25, 2024
To avoid indicting that on Mademoiselle Mortonti I will hypnotize her.
From Joe Strong the Boy Fire-Eater The Most Dangerous Performance on Record by Vance Barnum
