incriminate
Translation
implicate, accuse, blame
Examples
The evidence could incriminate him.
The evidence could incriminate him.
He refused to answer questions that might incriminate him.
He refused to answer questions that might incriminate him.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to make somebody seem guilty of a crime The evidence could incriminate him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: implicate, involve, accuse; Antonyms: exonerate, absolve, acquit
Etymology
From Latin 'in-' (into) + 'crimen' (crime). To put someone 'into a crime'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'in-crime-nate'. To put someone 'in a crime'.