accuse vs indict
indict vs accuseaccuse and indict both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| accuse | No | No | Yes | No |
| indict | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
indict is a hyponym of
accuse; that is, indict is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
accuse:
- accuse: blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against
- indict: accuse formally of a crime
| accuse (verb) | indict (verb) |
|---|---|
| bring an accusation against; level a charge against | accuse formally of a crime |
| blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against |
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