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incriminated


Meanings
  • Verb

    To accuse or implicate (someone) in a crime or wrongdoing.

  • Verb

    To provide evidence or testimony that incriminates someone.


Rhymes
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crime-time , prime-time
Variants
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incriminate , incriminated , incriminates , incriminating , incrimination , incriminations , incriminatory
Etymology
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Late Middle English: from Latin incriminatus, past participle of incriminare, from in- 'in' + criminare 'accuse'.


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  1. The term 'incriminating' evidence is often used interchangeably with the term 'evidence'.

  2. Incriminated was first used in English law in the 15th century.


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  1. Evidence: Incriminated is often used in conjunction with evidence, which is any information or object that can be used to prove the truth or falsehood of an allegation.

  2. Accusation: Incriminated is the action of making an accusation against someone, often leading to formal charges being filed.


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Incriminated is often used in legal contexts to refer to the act of providing evidence or testimony that leads to the accusation or conviction of someone. It can also be used more broadly to refer to any situation where someone is implicated in wrongdoing.

How to Memorize "incriminated"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of pointing a finger at someone or providing evidence to accuse them of wrongdoing.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the legal process of bringing someone to trial.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym I-C-E to remember the meaning: Implicate, Charge, Evidence.


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