indictment
Translation
indictment, charge, accusation
Examples
The grand jury returned an indictment against him.
The grand jury returned an indictment against him.
The report is an indictment of the system.
The report is an indictment of the system.
Grammar Patterns
((an indictment for sth.)) a formal charge for a crime He faces an indictment for fraud.
((an indictment of sth.)) a sign that a system is bad The movie is a damning indictment of modern society.
Similar Words
Synonyms: accusation, charge, allegation
Etymology
From Old French 'enditer' (to write down), from Latin 'in-' (in) + 'dictare' (to declare). It's a formal declaration of a charge. The 'c' is silent.
Memory Tips
Pronounce it 'in-DITE-ment'. The 'c' is silent, like in 'verdict'. Think of it as a formal 'dictation' of charges.