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charged with

ADJECTIVE
accountable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
answerable culpable liable obliged
WEAK
obligated on the hook
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unaccountable
WEAK
blameless innocent irresponsible unreliable untrustworthy
ADJECTIVE
accused
Synonyms
STRONG
arraigned implicated incriminated indicted
WEAK
held for questioning liable subject to accusation under indictment under suspicion
Antonyms
WEAK
acquitted clear discharged

Example Sentences

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He has denied all the allegations and has never been charged with a crime.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

However, he was never charged with any offences.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Police have said some of the returning women will be charged with "terrorism offences" such as travelling to a banned area and even "engaging in slave trading".

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

MADISON, Wis.—Wayne Hsiung recently walked out of a Dane County courtroom to a reception that was unusual for a defendant charged with burglary.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

For years, William had been charged with protecting Army communications.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield