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Synonyms of incriminate

11 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for incriminate is accuse. Other synonyms of incriminate are indict, charge, arraign, criminate and inculpate. The opposite of incriminate is release.

Synonyms and similar words for incriminate

verbTo accuse or bring criminal charges against.

  • criminateTo accuse (someone) of a crime; to incriminate.
  • inculpateTo imply the guilt of; to blame or incriminate.
  • indictTo make a formal accusation or indictment for a crime against (a party) by the findings of a jury, especially a grand...

verbMore synonyms

  • accuseTo charge with having committed a crime or offence.
  • arraignTo officially charge someone in a court of law.
  • becryTo accuse.
  • tax
  • chargeTo formally accuse (a person) of a crime.
  • have up UKTo accuse, arrest, try for a criminal act.
  • accriminate obsoleteTo accuse of a crime.
  • appeach archaicTo charge (someone) with a crime; to impeach.

Opposite of incriminate

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Meaning of incriminate

  1. verb To accuse or bring criminal charges against.
  2. verb To indicate the guilt of.

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Questions about synonyms of incriminate

What is another word for incriminate?
Incriminate has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as accuse, indict, charge, arraign, criminate, inculpate and tax.
What is the opposite of incriminate?
The opposite of incriminate is release.
What does incriminate mean?
Incriminate means to accuse or bring criminal charges against.

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