What is another word for Arraigning?

Pronunciation: [ɐɹˈe͡ɪnɪŋ] (IPA)

Arraigning, or formally charging someone with a crime, can be described using a variety of different synonyms. One synonym is "indicting," which refers to the formal presentation of charges against a person by a grand jury. Another similar word is "accusing," which implies that someone is being blamed or held responsible for an offense. Other synonyms for arraigning include "arraignment," which specifically refers to the court proceeding where the charges are formally presented to the defendant, and "prosecuting," which refers to the legal process of presenting evidence against someone in court. Overall, there are many different words that can be used to describe the act of arraigning someone in a criminal case.

What are the hypernyms for Arraigning?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Arraigning

Am I not all this time Arraigning my own heart?
"Clarissa, Volume 5 (of 9)"
Samuel Richardson
In the mean time I have him in a Praemunire for Arraigning the House of Commons; for he has tacitely confessed, that the wise and good men were the fewer; because the House carryed it for mentioning money in their Address.
"His Majesties Declaration Defended"
John Dryden
Whilst these two conversed at one end of the room, the other group were Arraigning the presumption of the vulgar, and the folly of those who gave it encouragement.
"Thaddeus of Warsaw"
Jane Porter

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