bring charges

VERB

accuse

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allege arraign arrest attack blame brand charge cite complain denounce implicate indict name prosecute sue summon

STRONG

apprehend attribute betray censure criminate finger frame impeach impute incriminate inculpate libel litigate recriminate slander slur tax

WEAK

blow the whistle file claim hang something on hold accountable lay at door let have it lodge complaint pin on point finger at serve summons

Antonyms

STRONGEST

applaud approve commend defend exculpate exonerate free let go pardon praise retreat support

STRONG

compliment flatter protect

WEAK

absolve vindicate

VERB

incriminate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

implicate indict prosecute

STRONG

allege attack attribute blame brand charge cite finger frame inculpate involve name

WEAK

hold accountable pin on point the finger at serve summons

Antonyms

STRONGEST

exonerate pardon

STRONG

exculpate free ignore retreat

Example Sentences

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Greg Risling, a spokesman for the district attorney’s office, declined to say why prosecutors didn’t bring charges against Reyes and Luque for nearly three years.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

For complex cases, the DOJ can take years before deciding whether to bring charges.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

As first reported by the Mirror, the investigation which began in 2016 was dropped in 2019 after the CPS deemed there was insufficient evidence to bring charges.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Prosecutors then tried and failed twice to bring charges anew against James, as grand juries declined to sign off on a fresh indictment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

"I suggest that you let go of my arm, Captain," he threatened, "or I will be forced to bring charges of assault against you!"

From Sabotage in Space by Glanzman, Louis

bring charges

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