charge with . charge with {v. phr.} To accuse someone in a court of law. The criminal was charged with aggravated kidnapping across a state line. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: C Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss