accusation vs indictment
indictment vs accusationaccusation and indictment both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| accusation | Yes | No | No | No |
| indictment | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
indictment is a hyponym of
accusation; that is, indictment is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
accusation:
- accusation: a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
- indictment: an accusation of wrongdoing
Other hyponyms of accusation include
self-accusation, self-condemnation, recrimination, allegation, blame game, imprecation, imputation, information, preferment, blame, incrimination, inculpation, implication.
| accusation (noun) | indictment (noun) |
|---|---|
| a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt | a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense |
| an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence | an accusation of wrongdoing |
Words related to "accusation"
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