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Synonyms

press charges

American

[pres chahr-jiz] / ˈprɛs ˈtʃɑr dʒɪz /

idiom

to bring a formal accusation against a person believed to have committed a crime (often used withagainst ).

The authorities plan to press charges against her for participating in civil disobedience last week.
He didn't want to press charges, but warned the guy who punched him not to cause any more problems.

Etymology

Origin of press charges

First recorded in 1885–90

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