Indict and Pardon

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Indict verb - To make a claim of wrongdoing against.

Usage example: the grand jury could indict the mayor for fraud and embezzlement

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Pardon is an antonym for indict.

Nearby Words: indictment, indictable, indicting

Pardon verb - To cease to have feelings of anger or bitterness toward.

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Indict is an antonym for pardon.

Nearby Words: pardoning, pardoned, pardonable

indict killer

pardon killer

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