CRIMINATE Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

criminate

verb

ˈkri-mə-ˌnāt

Definition of criminate

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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Kelli stays strong as Shamea’s last standing soldier, accusing the other women of trusting a known liar.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026
In Kenya, the names and addresses of staff at reproductive rights organizations have been published online, accusing them of murder.

— Monika Pronczuk, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

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Trent Porter was indicted in April 2024 of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl resulting in death.

— Mary Lyle, Arkansas Online, 22 July 2026
The 80-year-old has been indicted on a murder charge in the strangulation death of 35-year-old flight attendant Beverly Bruneau.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026

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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, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026
Following her arrest, Ryan allegedly made several incriminating statements while speaking with investigators.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

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