vidduy

/ˈvɪd.ʊ.i/ (VID-oo-ee)

Definitions

1. noun

A statement of accusation or complaint, especially in Jewish law, requiring two or more witnesses to corroborate.

“The community accepted the vidduy as truth, and the accused party apologized.”

2. verb

To make a vidduy, or to bring a formal accusation or complaint.

“The rabbi vidduyed the community, citing the accused party’s past behavior.”

Synonyms

  • accusation
  • complaint

Antonyms

  • apology
  • exoneration