Definition of INCRIMINATE

incriminate

Verb

  • suggest that someone is guilty
  • bring an accusation against; level a charge against
  • To accuse or bring criminal charges against.
  • To indicate the guilt of.

Examples

  • The newspapers incriminated the innocent man unjustly.
  • We have all sorts of evidence which incriminates you.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin incriminatum, past participle of incrimino, from Latin in + crimino.

Scrabble Score: 15

incriminate: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
incriminate: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
incriminate: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

incriminate: valid Words With Friends Word