Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
Over a hundred MPs signed a notice to impeach the High Court judge after serious complaints about his conduct.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Indict
In the given sentence, impeach means to formally accuse a public official of serious wrongdoing. Its synonym is indict. Example: Parliament can impeach the President for violating the Constitution.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Acquit | to declare someone not guilty (the opposite of impeach) | The court acquitted the driver after the CCTV footage was seen. |
| (2) Suspend | to stop someone from working or attending for a short time as a punishment (a punishment, not a formal charge) | The school suspended two boys for a week for fighting in the bus. |
| (3) Indict (answer) | to formally charge someone with a crime or wrongdoing (same as impeach) | The court indicted the builder for using poor cement in the flyover. |
| (4) Endorse | to publicly support or approve of someone or something | A famous cricketer endorses this brand of shoes. |
| Synonyms of impeach: indict, charge, accuse, arraign Antonyms of impeach: acquit, clear, exonerate, absolve |