Press Charges

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Synonyms of press charges

Antonyms of press charges

Collocations of press charges

press charges
Frequency: 80 %

The victim decided to press charges against the perpetrator.

press charges
Frequency: 75 %

The company decided to press charges against the employee for embezzlement.

drop charges
Frequency: 70 %

The witness agreed to drop charges after the defendant apologized.

file charges
Frequency: 65 %

The police advised her to file charges against her stalker.

withdraw charges
Frequency: 60 %

The victim chose to withdraw charges against the accused due to lack of evidence.

Idiomatic Expressions for press charges

  • Phrase: be reluctant to press charges
    Meaning: to be hesitant or unwilling to formally accuse someone of a crime and take legal action against them
    Usage: She was reluctant to press charges against her abusive partner out of fear.