Synonyms of incriminate

incriminate

verb

in-ˈkri-mə-ˌnāt 

as in to accuse

to make a claim of wrongdoing against

in exchange for a reduced sentence, the thief agreed to incriminate his accomplice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accuse
• indict
• prosecute
• impeach
• blame
• charge
• defame
• criminate
• sue
• criticize
• call (on)
• impugn
• implicate
• try
• appeal
• fault
• denounce
• condemn
• chide
• censure
• summon
• tax
• cite
• book
• reproach
• reprove
• rebuke
• damn
• arraign
• castigate
• report
• inculpate
• inform (against)
• retaliate
• reprobate
• name
• recriminate
• frame

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exonerate
• vindicate
• absolve
• acquit
• defend
• clear
• exculpate
• advocate
• justify
• forgive
• excuse
• pardon
• remit
• champion
• shrive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of incriminate

At emergency parliamentary sessions throughout the past week, military and intelligence officials who were mobilized to enforce martial law have made incriminating assertions against the former defense minister and the president. —Se Eun Gong, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024

And Danny does a pretty good job of incriminating Brandon … In 2005, Danny Bezemer pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in exchange for a sentence of 25 years to life. —Natalie Morales, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2025

Police allegedly searched the woman’s car and pocketbook and found nothing incriminating during the 8 a.m. stop. —Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2025

The cards, written in English on one side and Spanish on the other, say that people do not have to answer questions, sign documents, or show paperwork, based on the Constitution’s 5th Amendment right to not incriminate oneself. —Araceli Cruz, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2025