Criminate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈkri-mə-ˌnāt/ crim·i·nate

Meaning & Definition of Criminate

Criminate (verb)

  1. incriminate

Criminate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make a claim of wrongdoing against

    "scornfully declaring that he was not the only one to blame, he immediately began criminating a host of confederates"

    similar: accuse, charge, defame (archaic), impeach, incriminate, indict
    related: blame, call (on), castigate, censure, condemn, criticize, damn, denounce, fault, impugn, reproach, reprobate, chide, rebuke, reprove, tax, appeal, arraign, book, cite, summon, prosecute, sue, try, frame, implicate, inculpate, inform (against), name, report, recriminate, retaliate
    opposite: absolve, acquit, clear, exculpate, exonerate, vindicate
    near: advocate, champion, defend, excuse, forgive, justify, pardon, remit, shrive

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Criminate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Criminate:

Archaic: defame
accuse, charge, impeach, incriminate, indict

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Criminate

Words with the opposite meaning of Criminate:

absolve, acquit, clear, exculpate, exonerate, vindicate

Related Words for Criminate

blame, call (on), castigate, censure, condemn, criticize, damn, denounce, fault, impugn, reproach, reprobate, chide, rebuke, reprove, tax, appeal, arraign, book, cite, summon, prosecute, sue, try, frame, implicate, inculpate, inform (against), name, report

Near Antonyms of Criminate

advocate, champion, defend, excuse, forgive, justify, pardon, remit, shrive

Word Forms of Criminate

Inflections: criminated, criminating

Derived words: crimination (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Criminate

borrowed from Latin crīminātus, past participle of crīminārī "to make charges against, accuse," derivative of crīmin-, crīmen "accusation, crime"

First known use: circa 1637

Frequently Asked Questions about Criminate

What does "Criminate" mean?

"Criminate" means incriminate. As a verb, it is defined as: incriminate.

What is another word for "Criminate"?

Other words for "Criminate" include accuse, charge, defame, impeach, incriminate and indict. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Criminate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Criminate"?

There are 38 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Criminate". Common alternatives include accuse, charge, defame, impeach, incriminate and indict.

What is the opposite of "Criminate"?

Antonyms of "Criminate" include absolve, acquit, clear, exculpate, exonerate and vindicate. Near antonyms include advocate, champion, defend and excuse.

How do you use "Criminate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Criminate" in a sentence: "scornfully declaring that he was not the only one to blame, he immediately began criminating a host of confederates".

Is "Criminate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Criminate" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Criminate"?

"Criminate" is pronounced /ˈkri-mə-ˌnāt/ and divided into syllables as crim·i·nate.

What is the origin of the word "Criminate"?

"Criminate" comes from borrowed from Latin crīminātus, past participle of crīminārī "to make charges against, accuse," derivative of crīmin-, crīmen "accusation, crime". First known use: circa 1637.