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