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- [in-krim-uh-neyt]
- /ɪnˈkrɪm əˌneɪt/
- /ɪn.ˈkrɪ.mɪ.neɪʃ.n̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-krim-uh-neyt]
- /ɪnˈkrɪm əˌneɪt/
Definitions of incrimination word
- verb with object incrimination to accuse of or present proof of a crime or fault: He incriminated both men to the grand jury. 1
- verb with object incrimination to involve in an accusation; cause to be or appear to be guilty; implicate: His testimony incriminated his friend. He feared incriminating himself if he answered. 1
- verb with object incrimination to charge with responsibility for all or part of an undesirable situation, harmful effect, etc.: to incriminate cigarettes as a cause of lung cancer. 1
- noun incrimination The act of incriminating someone; accusation. 1
- noun incrimination implicating sb in a crime 1
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Origin of incrimination
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
1720-30; < Late Latin incrīminātus past participle of incrīmināre to accuse. See in-2, criminate
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Parts of speech for Incrimination
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incrimination popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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noun incrimination
- stink — to emit a strong offensive smell.
- citation — A citation is an official document or speech which praises a person for something brave or special that they have done.
- complaint — A complaint is a statement in which you express your dissatisfaction with a particular situation.
- beef — Beef is the meat of a cow, bull, or ox.
- gripe — Informal. to complain naggingly or constantly; grumble.
Antonyms for incrimination
noun incrimination
- commendation — the act or an instance of commending; praise
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- recommendation — an act of recommending.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- flattery — the act of flattering.
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