Synonyms of implicated

implicated

verb

past tense of implicate, archaic

as in twisted

to cause to twine about one another

the implicated vines did form a most restful garden bower

Synonyms & Similar Words

• twisted
• intertwined
• mixed
• entwined
• braided
• plied
• blended
• writhed
• laced
• wove
• linked
• interlaced
• wreathed
• inwove
• enlaced
• fused
• intertwisted
• interwove
• platted
• plaited
• joined
• pleached

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disentangled
• unwound
• uncoiled
• untangled
• untwined

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of implicated

Though theories implicated everyone from rival rapper Biggie Smalls to Knight’s wife Sharitha — neither of whom was ever charged in connection with the murder — investigators long suspected the killing was gang-related. — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Two subjects—Nauman and Babcock—and, therefore, two separate states of attention are implicated by each video, with varying levels of concentration and distraction in play. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

Sprague said the level of planning Clancy did on the night of the killings implicated her as being in a state of rational thought. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026

The immune system has been implicated in several medical conditions, including mood disorders such as depression. — Anand Kumar, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026

Corliss said the shark that bit Daniel was a nurse shark, a docile species that experts say is rarely implicated in shark bites. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

Although investigators have been spotted at Hickerson’s family home, he has not been implicated in Panettiere’s death. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026

When that technology was released in 2021, the easy-to-hide tracking devices were soon implicated in stalking cases. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026

The other man, George Lowden, took a plea deal and initially implicated Smith, although Lowden later said authorities had beaten him into making the statement and refused to testify against Smith at trial. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026