indite

/ˈɪndɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to write or compose something, especially a literary or official document

“The lawyer was asked to indite a formal complaint to the court.”

2. verb

to charge or accuse someone of a crime, especially in a formal document

“The police were able to indite the suspect with a string of robberies.”

3. noun

a formal accusation of a crime

“The indite against the politician led to his resignation.”

Synonyms

  • accuse
  • charge

Antonyms

  • exonerate
  • vindicate