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incriminate definition

in·crimi·nate (in krim′i nāt′)

transitive verb incriminated -·nat′ed, incriminating -·nat′·ing

  1. to charge with a crime; accuse
  2. to involve in, or make appear guilty of, a crime or fault

Etymology: < ML incriminatus, pp. of incriminare: see in- & criminate

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