Incriminate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈkɹɪm.ɪ.neɪ̯t/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Incriminate is a verb meaning To accuse or bring criminal charges against.
Meaning
To accuse or bring criminal charges against.
More Meanings
- To indicate the guilt of.
Example Sentences
We have all sorts of evidence which incriminates you.
The newspapers incriminated the innocent man unjustly.
Word Forms
- incriminates
- incriminating
- incriminated
Synonyms for incriminate
Depending on context, synonyms include accriminate, accuse, appeach, arraign, becry, charge.
Antonyms for incriminate
Common opposites include acquit, release.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include criminate, inculpate, accuse, impeach, imply, penalize.
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