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criminate

Criminate (verb) means to accuse (someone) of a crime; to incriminate.

verb
1
To accuse (someone) of a crime; to incriminate.
2
To rebuke or censure (someone).
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Etymology

First attested circa 1591; borrowed from Latin crīminātus, perfect passive participle of crīminō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of criminate?

"criminate" (verb) means to accuse (someone) of a crime; to incriminate.

What are the different meanings of criminate?

"criminate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To accuse (someone) of a crime; to incriminate; 2. To rebuke or censure (someone).

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