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bring charges

VERB

accuse

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allege arraign arrest attack blame brand charge cite complain denounce implicate indict name prosecute sue summon

STRONG

apprehend attribute betray censure criminate finger frame impeach impute incriminate inculpate libel litigate recriminate slander slur tax

WEAK

blow the whistle file claim hang something on hold accountable lay at door let have it lodge complaint pin on point finger at serve summons

Antonyms

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applaud approve commend defend exculpate exonerate free let go pardon praise retreat support

STRONG

compliment flatter protect

WEAK

absolve vindicate

VERB

incriminate

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STRONGEST

implicate indict prosecute

STRONG

allege attack attribute blame brand charge cite finger frame inculpate involve name

WEAK

hold accountable pin on point the finger at serve summons

Antonyms

STRONGEST

exonerate pardon

STRONG

exculpate free ignore retreat

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For complex cases, the DOJ can take years before deciding whether to bring charges.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

Prosecutors declined to bring charges against Madden, citing a lack of evidence beyond the confession and Madden already being behind bars for life in Oklahoma.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

Additionally, if state or local prosecutors do bring charges, the pretrial litigation over immunity could well be lengthy.

From Slate • Jan. 7, 2026

The judge instead dismissed the cases against both Comey and James with prejudice, opening the door for the Justice Department to seek to bring charges again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

Yet, let none bring charges, And let none reprove, Since my people are but as their priestlings.

From Stories of the Prophets (Before the Exile) by Landman, Isaac

bring charges

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