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The past tense form of 'indicted' is indicted. Example: He indicted the suspect for multiple counts of fraud. (He indicted the suspect for multiple counts of fraud.)

Definition of “indict”

to formally accuse someone of a crime
to charge someone with a criminal offense

Tense sentence structure and examples:

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed

Past Simple	indicted
Past Continuous	indicting
Past Perfect	indicted

Past Simple

The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions or events that occurred at a specific point in the past.

Subject + Past Simple Verb + (Object)

Example

The court indicted the suspect on charges of money laundering.

Example

They indicted him for his involvement in the drug trafficking ring.

Past Continuous

The past continuous tense is used to indicate actions or events that were in progress or happening at a specific point in the past.

Subject + was/were + Present Participle + (Object)

Example

At that time, the prosecutor was indicting several high-profile individuals.

Example

The authorities were indicting members of the corrupt organization.

Past Perfect

The past perfect tense is used to show that one past action or event occurred before another past action or event, emphasizing the order of events in the past.

Subject + had + Past Participle + (Object)

Example

By the time the trial started, they had indicted all the key witnesses.

Example

The investigation had indicted several suspects before it concluded.

Is indicted an irregular verb in the past?

No, "indicted" is not an irregular past tense verb.

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