The correct answer is Option (3) → Accuse
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Indict (Verb) means to formally accuse or charge someone with a serious crime, especially in a legal setting by a grand jury.
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Accuse (Verb) means to charge (someone) with an offense or crime; to state that someone is responsible for a fault or wrongdoing. This is the closest synonym.
Other Options:
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Exonerate means to officially absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing. This is the opposite (antonym) of Indict.
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Praise means to express warm approval or admiration. (Unrelated).
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Ignore means to refuse to take notice of or acknowledge. (Unrelated).
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