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crim·i·nate
(krĭm′ə-nāt′)tr.v. crim·i·nat·ed, crim·i·nat·ing, crim·i·nates
To incriminate.
[Latin crīminārī, crīmināt-, to accuse, from crīmen, crīmin-, accusation; see crime.]
crim′i·na′tion n.
crim′i·na′tive, crim′i·na·to′ry (-nə-tôr′ē) adj.
crim′i·na′tor n.
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criminate
(ˈkrɪmɪˌneɪt)vb (tr)
1. (Law) to charge with a crime; accuse
2. to condemn or censure (an action, event, etc)
3. (Law) short for incriminate
[C17: from Latin crīminārī to accuse]
ˌcrimiˈnation n
ˈcriminative, criminatory adj
ˈcrimiˌnator n
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crim•i•nate
(ˈkrɪm əˌneɪt)v.t. -nat•ed, -nat•ing.
to incriminate.
crim`i•na′tion, n.
crim′i•na`tor, n.
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criminate
Past participle: criminated
Gerund: criminating
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| Verb | 1. | criminate - bring an accusation against; level a charge against; "The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse" reproach, upbraid - express criticism towards; "The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior" accuse, charge - blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against; "he charged the director with indifference" arraign - accuse of a wrong or an inadequacy recriminate - return an accusation against someone or engage in mutual accusations; charge in return |
| 2. | criminate - rebuke formally criticise, criticize, pick apart, knock - find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don't knock the food--it's free" animadvert - express blame or censure or make a harshly critical remark |
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criminate
verbTo cause to appear involved in or guilty of a crime or fault:
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