serious charge

Frequency: 7.513.0 per million words

a very significant accusation

chargeADJECTIVE + NOUN (charge)

Categories:

serious

Examples (10)

  • The politician faced a serious charge of corruption.
  • He was arrested on several serious charges, including fraud and embezzlement.
  • If convicted of such a serious charge, she could spend decades in prison.
  • The prosecutor decided to press a serious charge after reviewing the evidence.
  • The CEO vehemently denied the serious charge of insider trading.
  • How can the defendant possibly defend against such a serious charge with so little evidence?
  • Levelling a serious charge like treason requires indisputable proof.
  • The investigation has uncovered evidence that could lead to a serious charge against the company.
  • A serious charge was brought against him by his former business partner.
  • This is an incredibly serious charge, and it will ruin his reputation regardless of the outcome.