Impeachments are a legal process that pursues charges against a government official for alleged misconduct. Synonyms for impeachments can include indictments, prosecutions, accusations, charges, and censures. An indictment is a formal charge or accusation of a crime, while prosecution refers to the act of pursuing legal action against someone. Accusations and charges both imply a claim of wrongdoing, with accusations being more informal and charges being more formal. Censures are formal reprimands or criticisms issued by a legislative body. Each of these synonyms represents a different aspect of the legal process of holding government officials accountable for their actions.