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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The hit man’s quest to track down nursing mothers lends “Your Mother” a peculiar but propulsive forward momentum while neatly indicting the macho stereotypes that usually accompany such action movies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Richarlison, who saw a deadline day move to Everton breakdown, is understood to be exploring his options with sources indicting the 29-year-old is keen to be released from the remainder of his deal.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Before indicting the economy, consider what 50 years of growth actually delivered.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026
Where a portion of the public has gone terribly wrong is in indicting the people who have no control over saying it.
From Salon ● Mar. 1, 2026
A Presentment was brought into court indicting the Chief for erecting nuisances on the public thoroughfare of the township.
From The Last Laird of MacNab An Episode in the Settlement of MacNab Township, Upper Canada by Various
