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arraign

ar·raign

arraign

 
 
pronunciation:
reIn
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: arraigns, arraigning, arraigned
definition 1: to bring before a court of law to respond to a charge or indictment.
The suspect was arraigned last week on charges of attempted murder.
antonyms:
acquit
similar words:
accuse, call, charge, incriminate, inculpate, indict, prosecute, summon
definition 2: to accuse or severely criticize.
synonyms:
accuse, blame, censure, charge, indict, score, tax, upbraid
antonyms:
praise
similar words:
criticize, fault, rebuke, reprehend, reproach, take to task
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derivation: arraigner (n.)
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