Charge with Meaning in English
expression
ˈtʃɑɹdʒ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
CHARJ with, CHARJ widh, charj WITH, charj WITH
t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/ /wˈɪð
CHAHDJ WITH
Definition
To officially accuse someone of a crime or wrongdoing, usually as part of a legal process.
Usage & Nuances
'Charge with' is a formal, legal term and is almost always used about crimes. Typically followed by the specific crime: 'charge with theft'. Do not confuse with 'accuse of' (less formal) or 'charge for' (requesting payment).
Spanish: acusar de - imputarPortuguese (BR): acusar de - indiciarPortuguese (PT): acusar de - imputar aChinese (Simplified): 指控 - 控告Chinese (Traditional): 指控 - 控告Hindi: आरोप लगाना - अभियोग लगानाArabic: يتهم بـ - يوجّه تهمةBengali: অভিযোগ আনা - অভিযুক্ত করাRussian: обвинить в - предъявить обвинение вJapanese: ～で告発する - ～の容疑で起訴するVietnamese: buộc tội - truy tố vềKorean: 기소하다 - 혐의로 고소하다Turkish: suçlamak (resmi) - ile suçlamakUrdu: پر الزام لگانا - جرم میں ملزم ٹھہراناIndonesian: menuntut dengan - mendakwa dengan
Example Sentences
The police charged him with theft.
basic
She was charged with fraud.
basic
They charged him with murder after the investigation.
basic
He was charged with driving under the influence.
natural
Three employees were charged with embezzlement last year.
natural
If the evidence is solid, the prosecutor will charge him with arson.
natural