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English verb: criminate

1. criminate (communication) bring an accusation against; level a charge against


SamplesThe neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse.


Synonymsaccuse, impeach, incriminate


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody.
Somebody ----s somebody of something


Broader (hypernym)accuse, charge


Narrower (hyponym)arraign, charge, file, lodge, recriminate, reproach, upbraid

2. criminate (communication) rebuke formally


Synonymscensure, reprimand


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)criticise, criticize, knock, pick apart


Narrower (hyponym)animadvert









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