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Definition of incriminate

incriminate

/ɪnˈkrɪm.ɪ.neɪt/
in · crim · i · nate
Adjective:incriminatory
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Past Simple:incriminated
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Past Participle:incriminated
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Present Participle:incriminating
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• verb

1

To make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing; to strongly imply the guilt of a person.

Example

"The witness refused to answer the prosecutor's question on the grounds that his testimony might incriminate him."

2

To charge or accuse someone formally with a crime or fault.

Example

"The leaked financial documents were used by investigators to incriminate several high-ranking executives."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 18th century from Late Latin incriminatus, past participle of incriminare ('to accuse of a crime'), formed from in- ('into, upon') and crimen ('judgment, accusation, offense').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Incriminate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/incriminate
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