What is another word for charged in?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈɑːd͡ʒd ˈɪn] (IPA)

The phrase "charged in" means to be accused or formally charged with a crime or wrongdoing. Some synonyms for this term include indicted, arraigned, prosecuted, accused, and charged with. Indicted is a term used when a grand jury determines there is sufficient evidence to bring criminal charges against someone. Arraigned refers to the formal reading of charges in court and is usually followed by a plea. Prosecuted is used to describe the legal proceedings that follow being charged. Being accused is the initial step in the legal process, while being charged with a crime means that the prosecutor has filed formal charges against the defendant.

What are the hypernyms for Charged in?

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

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  • Prosecution I have managed to avoid; but I have been arrested, charged in a police court, have refused to be bound over, and thereupon have been unconditionally released - to my great regret; for I have always wanted to know what going to prison was like.
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