criminate

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb bring an accusation against; level a charge against
  2. verb rebuke formally

Etymology

First attested circa 1591; borrowed from Latin crīminātus, perfect passive participle of crīminō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

In classic literature

Synonyms

accuse, impeach, incriminate

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