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

The film will follow Freddie, a fixer to Hollywood’s supernatural elite, a man with an almost magical gift for making incriminating things disappear. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

Authorities in 1999 found significant incriminating evidence in a storage locker that ultimately led to Blach’s conviction at trial. — Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2026

Britt contention that Moscowitz’s did not pursue a subpoena for Isa Abdus-Sabur — which would have forced him to show up to court but not necessarily to incriminate himself — is the basis for her ineffective counsel claims. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026

The threat of being charged by the federal government can lead witnesses to negotiate agreements with prosecutors to share evidence or testimony used to incriminate others in exchange for immunity or lighter punishments. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Sep. 2026