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inculpation

in·cul·pate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-kuhl-peyt, in-kuhl-peyt]
    • /ɪnˈkʌl peɪt, ˈɪn kʌl peɪt/
    • /ˌɪnk.ʌl.ˈpeɪ.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-kuhl-peyt, in-kuhl-peyt]
    • /ɪnˈkʌl peɪt, ˈɪn kʌl peɪt/

Definitions of inculpation word

  • verb with object inculpation to charge with fault; blame; accuse. 1
  • verb with object inculpation to involve in a charge; incriminate. 1
  • noun inculpation Blame; censure; crimination. 1

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Origin of inculpation

First appearance:

before 1790
One of the 43% newest English words
1790-1800; < Late Latin inculpātus past participle of inculpāre to blame, equivalent to Latin in- in-2 + culp(a) fault + -ātus -ate1; cf. culpable

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Parts of speech for Inculpation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

inculpation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

inculpation usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for inculpation

noun inculpation

  • criticism — the analysis or evaluation of a work of art, literature, etc
  • animadversion — criticism or censure
  • reprehension — the act of reprehending; reproof; censure.
  • disparagement — the act of disparaging.
  • accusation — If you make an accusation against someone, you criticize them or express the belief that they have done something wrong.

Antonyms for inculpation

noun inculpation

  • commendation — the act or an instance of commending; praise
  • 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.
  • praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
  • acquittal — Acquittal is a formal declaration in a court of law that someone who has been accused of a crime is innocent.

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