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Meaning of incriminated
The primary meaning of the word "incriminated" is to suggest that someone is guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.
Etymology of incriminated
The word "incriminated" comes from the Latin words "in" meaning "against" and "criminate" meaning "to accuse" or "to charge"
The word has its roots in the 15th century, when it was first used in English to describe the act of accusing or charging someone with a crime
Synonyms
implicated
accused
charged
blamed
censured
condemned
criticized
denounced
discredited
exposed
impeached
incriminating
indicted
linked
nailed
pinned
pointed
reproached
smeared
stained
tarnished
villainized
blackened
defamed
disgraced
dishonored
faulted
fingered
impeaching
impugned
involved
liable
nailed
reprehended
reproved
smeared
stigmatized
Definitions
- To suggest that someone is guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
- * To serve as evidence of someone's guilt or involvement in a crime
- * To implicate someone in a crime or wrongdoing
Usage Examples
- The suspect was incriminated by eyewitness testimony and forensic evidence
- * The company's financial records incriminated the CEO in the embezzlement scheme
- * The new evidence incriminated the defendant and led to a guilty verdict
Antonyms
exonerated
vindicated
cleared
absolved
acquitted
justified
defended
supported
upheld
validated
verified
confirmed
justified
rationalized
legitimized
authorized
sanctioned
warranted
condoned
tolerated
excused
pardoned
forgiven
reprieved
relieved