arraign
Translation
to arraign, to indict, to accuse
Examples
He was arraigned on a charge of murder.
He was arraigned on a charge of murder.
She was arraigned for her controversial views.
She was arraigned for her controversial views.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((on a charge of sth.)) to formally accuse (sb.) of (sth.) in court. He was arraigned on a charge of murder.
((sb.)) ((for sth.)) to accuse or criticize (sb.) for (sth.). She was arraigned for her controversial views.
Similar Words
Synonyms: indict, charge, accuse; Antonyms: acquit, exonerate
Etymology
From Old French 'araisnier' (to call to account), from Latin 'ad' (to) + 'rationem' (reason, account). Literally 'to call to account'.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'a rain' of accusations in court. Think of someone having to arrange their reasons for their actions before a judge.