Definition of incriminate Incriminate

/ɪnkɹɪˈmʌnejˌt/ - [inkrimuneyt] - in•crim•i•nate

We found 8 definitions of incriminate from 6 different sources.

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What does incriminate mean?

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Verb

incriminates, incriminating, incriminated  

incriminate - suggest that someone is guilty
  imply, inculpate
  paint a picture, evoke, suggest call to mind; "this remark evoked sadness"
incriminate - bring an accusation against; level a charge against; "The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse"
  accuse, impeach, criminate
  accuse, charge bring an accusation against; level a charge against; "The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse"
  reproach, upbraid express criticism towards; "The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior"
  arraign accuse of a wrong or an inadequacy
  recriminate return an accusation against someone or engage in mutual accusations; charge in return
  lodge, file, charge put, fix, force, or implant; "lodge a bullet in the table"; "stick your thumb in the crack"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • incriminate (v. t.)
    To accuse; to charge with a crime or fault; to criminate.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • incriminate
    To lay a charge against; bring an accusation against.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • incriminate
    in-krim′in-āt, v.t. to charge with a crime or fault, to criminate: to characterise as criminal or as accessory to crime.—adj. Incrim′inātory.

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  • incriminate, verb, present, 1st person singular of incriminate (infinitive).
  • incriminate, verb (infinitive).

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