criminate

[ krim-uh-neyt ]

verb (used with object)

, crim·i·nat·ed, crim·i·nat·ing.

1. to charge with a crime.
2. to incriminate.
3. to censure (something) as criminal; condemn.

criminate

/ ˈkrɪmɪnətərɪ; -trɪ; ˈkrɪmɪˌneɪt /

verb

1. to charge with a crime; accuse
2. to condemn or censure (an action, event, etc)
3. See incriminate
   short for incriminate

Derived Forms

• ˈcrimiˌnator, noun
• ˈcriminative, adjective
• ˌcrimiˈnation, noun

Other Words From

• crimi·nation noun
• crimi·nator noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of criminate¹

First recorded in 1635–45; from Latin crīminātus, past participle of crīminārī “to accuse”; crime, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of criminate¹

C17: from Latin crīminārī to accuse

Example Sentences

By this time various circumstances supposed to criminate Ralegh had been collected from the answers of the other accused persons.

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Mr. Stainthorpe replied in the negative, and cautioned him not to say anything that might criminate himself.

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Everything which goes to criminate them goes directly against the prisoner.

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Then, witness, let me warn you that you are not obliged to answer any question that may tend to criminate yourself.

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Both were impelled by the strongest pressure of hope end fear to criminate him.

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