criminate

verb

ˈkri-mə-ˌnāt How to pronounce criminate (audio)
Definition of criminatenext
as in to accuse
to make a claim of wrongdoing against scornfully declaring that he was not the only one to blame, he immediately began criminating a host of confederates

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  1. accuse
  2. indict
  3. incriminate
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  • Prosecutors accused Adani and other executives of raising $750 million, $175 million from American investors, through false and misleading statements.
    Yessar Rosendar, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Many of Shostakovich’s relatives and friends, including his widow, Irina, accused Volkov of fabrication.
    Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of accuse
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  • David McKnight, 39, was indicted in the same federal court on nine counts of deprivation of rights and one count of destroying records.
    Austin Mullen, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Cuellar was indicted in May on conspiracy and bribery charges, and Republicans saw a chance to turn the seat.
    Megan Stringer, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of indict
Verb
  • In these chapters, Professor Gibson explains the fundamentals of forensic science and explains how plants can leave identifiable and incriminating trace evidence.
    GrrlScientist, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Police found incriminating items in the car, including guns, wigs, a date rape drug, a notebook detailing their plans and several personal items belonging to Silverman, including her keys and a forged deed to her townhouse.
    CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of incriminate
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