Antonyms for in dict


Grammar : Verb
Spell : in-dahyt
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈdaɪt


Definition of in dict

Origin :
  • c.1300, from Anglo-French enditer "accuse, indict" (late 13c.), Old French enditer "to dictate or inform," from Late Latin *indictare "to declare, proclaim in writing," from Latin in- "in" (see in- (2)) + dictare "to say, compose in words" (see dictate). Retained its French pronunciation even after the spelling was re-Latinized c.1600. In classical Latin, indictus meant "not said, unsaid." Related: Indictable; indicted; indicting.
  • As in impute : verb attribute
  • As in incriminate : verb accuse
  • As in indict : verb accuse
  • As in arraign : verb accuse
  • As in pen : verb write
  • As in prosecute : verb bring action against in court
  • As in sue : verb bring legal charges against
  • As in tax : verb accuse
  • As in blame : verb accuse; place responsibility
  • As in accuse : verb place blame for wrongdoing, fault
  • As in prefer charges : verb file criminal charges
  • As in bring : verb file charges in court
  • As in charge : verb accuse
  • As in complain : verb grumble about
  • As in denounce : verb condemn, attack
  • As in impeach : verb denounce, censure

Synonyms for in dict

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