English dictionary

indictment

/I/n'd/aI/tm/@/nt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense

noun.communication

Synonyms bill of indictment

Source: WordNet 3.0
an accusation of wrongdoing

noun.communication

Examples
The book is an indictment of modern philosophy.

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of indicting, or the state of being indicted.

noun

Source: webster1913