Synonyms for

Implicate

Verb / ˈɪmplɪˌkeɪt / Another word for implicate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to show or suggest that someone is involved in a crime or a dishonest act

Synonyms & similar words

entail incriminate accuse blame involve entangle complicate connect associate embroil enmesh entrap expose finger link nail pin ravel snarl

Example sentences

  1. The police discovered fingerprints that could implicate the thief.
  2. She was afraid her actions might implicate her friends.
  3. The documents implicate him in a fraud scheme.
  4. The witness's testimony helped implicate the real culprit.
  5. The DNA evidence is expected to implicate the suspect in the crime.

Quotes

  • I refuse to be a scapegoat. I implicate everyone. - Jean-Paul Sartre
  • The truth does not change according to our ability to stomach it. - Flannery O'Connor
  • Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. - Steve Jobs

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