in·crim·i·nate [ in krímmi nàyt ](past and past participlein·crim·i·nat·ed, present participlein·crim·i·nat·ing, 3rd person present singularin·crim·i·nates)
transitive verb
Definition:
1. make appear guilty: to prove or make somebody appear to be guilty of a crime or mistake
2. accuse of wrongdoing: to accuse somebody of a crime or error
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formal
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[Mid-18th century. < late Latin incriminat-, past participle of incriminare "make criminal" < Latin crimen (see crime)]
