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Incriminate

/ɪnˈkrɪm.ɪ.neɪt/
verbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.

    "The evidence presented in court was enough to incriminate the suspect."
  2. 2

    To involve someone in a crime or to suggest that they are guilty.

    "His confession could incriminate his accomplices."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'incriminate' originates from the Latin 'incriminare', which means 'to accuse'. It evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 19th century, reflecting a shift from general accusation to specifically implicating someone in a crime.

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