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Synonyms of implicate

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Another word for implicate is ensnarl. Other synonyms of implicate are involve, ravel, enmesh, ensnare and entangle.

Synonyms and similar words for implicate

verbTo fold or twist together, intertwine, interlace, entangle, entwine.

  • ensnarlTo entangle; to trap.
  • involveTo entangle, intertwine, or mingle (something with one or more other things, or several things together); especially...
  • ravelTo entwine or tangle (something) confusedly; to entangle.
  • enmeshTo mesh; to tangle or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated, particularly in a mesh- or net-like...
  • ensnare figurativelyTo entangle; to enmesh.
  • entangleTo tangle up; to twist or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated.
  • foulTo entangle.
  • mat
  • snarlTo entangle; to complicate; to involve in knots.
  • tangle
  • imply archaicTo have as a necessary consequence; to lead to (something) as a consequence.

Meaning of implicate

  1. verb To show to be connected or involved in an unfavorable or criminal way.
  2. verb To imply, to have as a necessary consequence or accompaniment.
  3. verb To imply without entailing; to have as an implicature.

Full definition of implicate

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Questions about synonyms of implicate

What is another word for implicate?
Implicate has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as ensnarl, involve, ravel, enmesh, ensnare, entangle, foul and mat.
What does implicate mean?
Implicate means to show to be connected or involved in an unfavorable or criminal way.

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