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incriminate

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkrɪmɪneɪt/

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Definition of incriminate

verb

[with object]

make (someone) appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing:he refused to answer questions in order not to incriminate himself (as adjective incriminating)incriminating evidence

Derivatives

incrimination
incriminatory

Origin:

mid 18th century (earlier (mid 17th century) as incrimination): from late Latin incriminat- 'accused', from the verb incriminare, from in- 'into, towards' + Latin crimen 'crime'