“Indict” or “Indite”

Overview

indict / indite are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

indict: (verb) accuse formally of a crime.

indite: NA

Pronunciation

indict: ih·n·d·AY·t

indite: ih·n·d·AY·t

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Examples in Context

Examples of “indict”

…local grand jury declined to indict anyone for Armwood's murder.
debt, doubt, indict, mayor), in some cases it…

Examples of “indite”

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