implicate

/ˈɪmplɪkeɪt/
verb
  1. To show or suggest that someone is involved in something, especially a crime or wrongdoing.
    • The stolen wallet was found in his car, which seemed to implicate him in the theft.
    • Her testimony did not directly implicate any of the company's executives.
    • Investigators found emails that implicate several officials in the corruption scandal.
  2. To involve or include as a necessary part or consequence.
    • Any decision to cut funding will implicate the entire education system.
    • The new policy will implicate changes in how we handle customer data.
    • The treaty implicates both countries in a shared responsibility for border security.
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