incriminate Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb suggest that someone is guilty
    imply; inculpate.
  2. verb bring an accusation against; level a charge against
    impeach; accuse; criminate.
    • The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse

WordNet

In*crim"i*nate transitive verb
Etymology
LL. incriminatus, p. p. of incriminare; in- in + criminare, criminari, to accuse one of a crime. See Criminate.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Incriminated ; present participle & verbal noun Incriminating
Definitions
  1. To accuse; to charge with a crime or fault; to criminate.

Webster 1913