face charges

idiom

: to be formally accused of a crime
Will she face charges?

Examples of face charges in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office said Fuller will now face charges, including escape, fleeing and evading police and assault. Jennifer Edwards Baker, The Enquirer, 22 July 2025 Taylor was arrested in Philadelphia on June 2 and extradited to New York to face charges over Folkes-Taylor's murder and his wife's death. Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025 However, the case could also be dropped if the prosecution decides Brady will not face charges. Charna Flam, People.com, 16 July 2025 Both of the 18-year-olds will face charges in Blue Ash Mayor's Court. Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for face charges

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Face charges.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/face%20charges. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!