embreach

em.breɪ.ʧ, em.breɪ.tʃ

Definitions

1. verb

to charge or bring a formal accusation against someone or something, especially in a court of law.

“The prosecution will embroach the defendant with the charges on Friday.”

2. verb

to accuse or criticize someone of something unjustly or unfairly.

“He embroached her of being dishonest, but it turned out to be a lie.”

3. noun

a formal accusation or charge.

“The embrouch against the company was eventually dropped due to lack of evidence.”

Synonyms

  • accuse
  • charge

Antonyms

  • exonerate
  • vindicate