incriminate
2 antonyms for incriminate — opposites grouped by meaning.
Verb — To provide evidence that someone is guilty of a crime.
Antonyms
How to use incriminate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
incriminate himself
incriminating evidence
refuse to incriminate
Etymology
From Medieval Latin incrīminātus, from Latin in- plus crīmen ("crime, accusation").
Full origin of incriminate →Frequently asked questions
What does “incriminate” mean?
The word “incriminate” means to provide evidence that someone is guilty of a crime. In plain terms, to show or suggest that someone committed a crime.
How do you pronounce “incriminate”?
“Incriminate” is pronounced ihn-KRIHM-ih-nayt (/ɪnˈkɹɪm.ɪ.neɪ̯t/ in IPA).
How do you use “incriminate” in a sentence?
Here is “incriminate” used in a sentence: “The text messages incriminated him in the fraud case.”
What is another word for “incriminate”?
Words with a similar meaning to “incriminate” include accriminate, accuse, appeach, arraign, becry and charge.
What is the opposite of “incriminate”?
The opposite of “incriminate” — its antonyms — are acquit and release.
What part of speech is “incriminate”?
“Incriminate” is a verb.
Where does the word “incriminate” come from?
The word “incriminate” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin incrīminātus, from Latin in- plus crīmen ("crime, accusation").
