Synonyms of incriminate

incriminate

verb

in-ˈkri-mə-ˌnāt 

as in to accuse

to make a claim of wrongdoing against

in exchange for a reduced sentence, the thief agreed to incriminate his accomplice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accuse
• indict
• prosecute
• impeach
• blame
• charge
• defame
• sue
• criminate
• criticize
• call (on)
• impugn
• implicate
• try
• appeal
• fault
• denounce
• condemn
• chide
• censure
• summon
• tax
• cite
• book
• reproach
• reprove
• rebuke
• damn
• arraign
• castigate
• report
• inculpate
• inform (against)
• retaliate
• reprobate
• name
• recriminate
• frame

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exonerate
• vindicate
• absolve
• acquit
• defend
• clear
• exculpate
• advocate
• justify
• forgive
• excuse
• pardon
• remit
• champion
• shrive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of incriminate

Finding just enough evidence to avoid paying someone’s buyout without incriminating anyone else. — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 22 July 2026

On the stand the players refused to incriminate themselves, instead blaming each other or pointing fingers at the gamblers, who muddied the waters even further. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026

And if an incriminating video existed, there wasn’t as big of a platform to share it. — Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 1 June 2026

But while no incriminating data or embarrassing details accompany the couple's profile, Duncan stares at their pictures as if he's seen a ghost. — Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026