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- pronunciation:
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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
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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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related words: |
denounce, process |
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derivation: |
arraigner (n.) |
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