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 | ||