verb

incriminate

ihn-KRIHM-ih-nayt

Incriminate (verb) means to provide evidence that someone is guilty of a crime. Example: “The text messages incriminated him in the fraud case.”

verb

To provide evidence that someone is guilty of a crime.

"The text messages incriminated him in the fraud case."

"She refused to answer, worried she might incriminate herself."

How to use incriminate

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo show or suggest that someone committed a crime.

Common pairings

incriminate himself incriminating evidence refuse to incriminate

Word forms

incriminated past tense, incriminates singular

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Etymology

From Medieval Latin incrīminātus, from Latin in- plus crīmen ("crime, accusation").

Origin: Medieval Latin

Synonyms

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accriminate accuse appeach arraign becry charge criminate have up inculpate indict

Antonyms

acquit release

Related words

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Rhymes for incriminate

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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").

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