as in to accuse
to make a claim of wrongdoing against
scornfully declaring that he was not the only one to blame, he immediately began criminating a host of confederates
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Officials accused her in the letter of violating the university’s time, place and manner policy, which sets rules on free speech activities on campus.
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On Monday, Republicans accused the majority party of continuing to saddle the state government with debt and Californians with high taxes and costs of living.
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Trump was later indicted for his attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election that culminated in the siege, but the case was dismissed following his presidential victory in November 2024.
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Eventually, Smollett was indicted by a grand jury on 16 felony charges.
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Though suspicious, the recording was not considered incriminating, as Hodel may have suspected his home was wiretapped and was taunting police.
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Following her arrest, Ryan allegedly made several incriminating statements while speaking with investigators.
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“Criminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criminate. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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