Synonyms of incriminate

incriminate

verb

in-ˈkri-mə-ˌnāt 

as in to accuse

to make a claim of wrongdoing against

in exchange for a reduced sentence, the thief agreed to incriminate his accomplice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accuse
• indict
• prosecute
• impeach
• blame
• charge
• defame
• criminate
• sue
• criticize
• call (on)
• impugn
• implicate
• try
• appeal
• fault
• denounce
• condemn
• chide
• censure
• summon
• tax
• cite
• book
• reproach
• reprove
• rebuke
• damn
• arraign
• castigate
• report
• inculpate
• inform (against)
• retaliate
• reprobate
• name
• recriminate
• frame

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exonerate
• vindicate
• absolve
• acquit
• defend
• clear
• exculpate
• advocate
• justify
• forgive
• excuse
• pardon
• remit
• champion
• shrive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of incriminate

Steve is about to be shown his extensive FSB file, the hotel cam footage, bank records, online dating profiles, incriminating private messenger convos. —Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025

Lottie’s wellness cult is no more, although an incriminating video tape gives the adults at least some pretense of narrative tension. —Abby Monteil, Them, 13 Mar. 2025

But sometimes the police turn out to be the bad guys, and the incriminating evidence is on them. —Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025

Parking Fine Captures Woman's Skincare Routine By Alyce Collins Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 The internet has been left in hysterics by a woman's parking ticket, as the incriminating image just so happened to capture her skincare routine. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025