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criminate

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crim·i·nate  (krm-nt)
tr.v. crim·i·nat·ed, crim·i·nat·ing, crim·i·nates
To incriminate.

[Latin crminr, crmint-, to accuse, from crmen, crmin-, accusation; see crime.]

crimi·nation n.
crimi·native, crimi·na·tory (-n-tôr, -tr) adj.
crimi·nator n.

criminate [ˈkrɪmɪˌneɪt]
vb (tr) Rare
1. (Law) to charge with a crime; accuse
2. to condemn or censure (an action, event, etc.)
3. (Law) short for incriminate
[from Latin crīminārī to accuse]
crimination  n
criminative , criminatory [ˈkrɪmɪnətərɪ -trɪ] adj
criminator  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.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
lodge, file, charge - file a formal charge against; "The suspect was charged with murdering his wife"
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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As the spirit of party, in different degrees, must be expected to infect all political bodies, there will be, no doubt, persons in the national legislature willing enough to arraign the measures and criminate the views of the majority.
Graham's sake it was not his intention to criminate me.
I see it, of course,' replied Rose, smiling at the doctor's impetuosity; 'but still I do not see anything in it, to criminate the poor child.
 
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