Vocabulary
Indictment
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.
Urdu meaning
کسی شخص کے خلاف الزام، استغاثہ
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- Such reports are an indictment of a relief system undermined by inef ficiency, complacency and a dearth of oversight.
- That no action has been taken so far against the black marketeers is a damning indictment of the regulatory authorities.
- This alone is a damning indictment of the little progress made despite millions being poured into gender equality initiatives by international development agencies.
- These aren`t just statistics; they are a reflection of policy choices and an indictment of the country`s economic direction.
- Even though he has vowed to run as an independent, his indictment on corruption charges and the fact that he was pardoned by President DonaldTrump would have consequences even if he were to run against Mamdani as an independent.
Synonyms
charge, accusation, arraignment, citation, summons, allegation, imputation
Curator example
“an indictment for conspiracy”
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