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bring charges against

VERB
impeach
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accuse arraign criticize discredit indict reprimand
STRONG
blame challenge charge criminate disparage impugn incriminate inculpate query question reprehend reprobate tax try
WEAK
call into question call to account cast aspersions cast doubt on hold at fault
Antonyms
STRONGEST
absolve exonerate praise
STRONG
answer approve commend exculpate flatter reply
WEAK
elect

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Prosecutors declined to bring charges against Madden, citing a lack of evidence beyond the confession and Madden already being behind bars for life in Oklahoma.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

O’Connor agreed that courts have limited ability to second-guess decisions to drop or not bring charges against defendants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

Inderjit Kaur, from the organisation, said she hoped there would be enough evidence to bring charges against whoever was responsible for the "disgusting attacks".

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025

The district attorney in the Bronx declined to bring charges against the officers.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2024

They have done so many things equally bad, that we do not need to bring charges against them of which we are not quite sure.

From The Great War As I Saw It by Scott, Frederick George

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