incriminate
Translation
incriminate, implicate, blame
Examples
The evidence seemed to incriminate him.
The evidence seemed to 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 (sb.) seem guilty of a crime The fingerprints on the gun incriminated the suspect.
((to incriminate oneself)) to make oneself seem guilty He was careful not to incriminate himself during questioning.
Similar Words
Synonyms: accuse, implicate, charge; Antonyms: exonerate, absolve, acquit
Etymology
From Latin 'incriminare' (to accuse), from 'in-' (in, into) + 'crimen' (crime, accusation).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'IN-CRIMe-inate'. To put someone IN a CRIME, making them appear guilty.