criminate
/ˈkrɪmɪneɪt/
verb
- To accuse someone of a crime or wrongdoing.
- The witness tried to criminate the suspect with false evidence.
- In court, the lawyer attempted to criminate the defendant using the stolen letter.
- She refused to criminate her friend, even under pressure from the police.
- To incriminate or implicate someone in an offense.
- He was careful not to say anything that might criminate himself during the interrogation.
- The documents found in his office could criminate several high-ranking officials.
- The detective knew the phone records would criminate the real thief.
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