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criminate

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

verb

1

To accuse someone of committing a crime.

2

To scold or criticise someone severely.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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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).

Synonyms

reprimand censure incriminate accuse impeach

Antonyms

exculpate absolve acquit

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Rhymes for criminate

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of criminate?

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

What is another word for criminate?

Other words for "criminate" include reprimand, censure, incriminate, accuse, impeach.

What is the opposite of criminate?

Opposites of "criminate" include exculpate, absolve, acquit.

What are the different meanings of criminate?

"criminate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To accuse someone of committing a crime; 2. To scold or criticise someone severely.

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