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prefer charges against

VERB
sue
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accuse appeal charge claim file indict petition plead prosecute
STRONG
beg beseech contest demand entreat litigate solicit summon supplicate
WEAK
bring an action claim damages drag into court enter a plea file a claim file suit follow up haul into court have the law on have up institute legal proceedings pull up put away see in court take out after take to court
Antonyms
STRONGEST
absolve deny disclaim exculpate exonerate free
STRONG
answer give offer

Example Sentences

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I told Gen. Butler I would have to prefer charges against him if he neglected his duty in that way.

From Time Magazine Archive

And it is only fair to inform you that I also intend to prefer charges against you and against the Guild.

From Star Hunter by Norton, Andre

"Are you going to prefer charges against Darrin for knocking you down?" demanded Lieutenant Treat.

From Dave Darrin at Vera Cruz by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)

Do you suppose that that inspector, with all this evidence before her eyes, could do otherwise than prefer charges against the offender at the next meeting of the Committee on Discipline?

From The Genial Idiot His Views and Reviews by Bangs, John Kendrick

General Morgan had instructed his Inspector General, Captain Bryant H. Allen, to investigate the accusations against the various parties suspected of guilt and to prefer charges against those who should appear to be implicated.

From History of Morgan's Cavalry by Duke, Basil Wilson

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