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reindict

in·dict
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-dahyt]
    • /ɪnˈdaɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-dahyt]
    • /ɪnˈdaɪt/

Definitions of reindict word

  • verb with object reindict (of a grand jury) to bring a formal accusation against, as a means of bringing to trial: The grand jury indicted him for murder. 1
  • verb with object reindict to charge with an offense or crime; accuse of wrongdoing; castigate; criticize: He tends to indict everyone of plotting against him. 1
  • verb reindict to indict again 0

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Origin of reindict

First appearance:

before 1620
One of the 42% oldest English words
1620-30; variant spelling (< Medieval Latin) of indite

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Parts of speech for Reindict

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

reindict popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

reindict usage trend in Literature

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