English verb: incriminate | |||
1. | incriminate (stative) suggest that someone is guilty | ||
Synonyms | imply, inculpate | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | evoke, paint a picture, suggest | ||
2. | incriminate (communication) bring an accusation against; level a charge against | ||
Samples | The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse. | ||
Examples | They want to incriminate the prisoners | ||
Synonyms | accuse, criminate, impeach | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody. Somebody ----s somebody of something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | accuse, charge | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | arraign, charge, file, lodge, recriminate, reproach, upbraid | ||