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Incriminate (Verb)

Meaning 1

Bring an accusation against; level a charge against; "The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • The new evidence seemed to incriminate the CEO in the financial scandal, casting doubt on his future in the company.
  • A single eyewitness account was enough to incriminate the suspect in the robbery, leading to a swift arrest.
  • The forensic expert's testimony served to incriminate the driver, showing reckless behavior on the night of the accident.
  • The leaked documents appeared to incriminate several high-ranking officials in the bribery scheme, prompting calls for resignation.
  • Testimony from the former business partner helped to incriminate the defendant in the embezzlement case, securing a guilty verdict.

Synonyms

  • Accuse
  • Criminate
  • Impeach

Hypernyms

  • Accuse
  • Charge

Hyponyms

  • Lodge
  • Reproach
  • Arraign
  • Charge
  • Recriminate
  • Upbraid

Related Words

  • Crime (noun)
  • Incrimination (noun)

Meaning 2

Suggest that someone is guilty.

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

  • The suspect's evasive answers seemed to incriminate him in the eyes of the detective.
  • That suspicious conversation could incriminate her in the investigation.
  • The DNA evidence found at the scene incriminated the accused.
  • Their dishonest alibis might incriminate them as accomplices in the crime.
  • The hidden camera footage was enough to incriminate the corrupt politician.

Synonyms

  • Inculpate
  • Imply

Hypernyms

  • Evoke
  • Paint A Picture

Related Words

  • Crime (noun)
  • Incrimination (noun)
  • Incriminatory (adjective)
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