inculpate — to charge with or involve in a crime or fault; to incriminate
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to charge with or involve in a crime or fault; to incriminate
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈkʌlpeɪt/
Korean meaning: 범죄나 잘못에 연루시키다, 죄를 씌우다, 비난하다
Korean pronunciation: 인**컬**페이트
Example Sentences
- The detective's report inculpated three more suspects in the cookie theft at the office.
- New DNA evidence may inculpate the previously cleared suspect.
- The leaked emails inculpated several executives in the corporate scandal.
inculpate
VERB//ɪnˈkʌlpeɪt//
to charge with or involve in a crime or fault; to incriminate
a stern prosecutor points an accusatory finger directly at a worried defendant sitting at the defense table. The prosecutor holds up evidence documents while making the charging gesture. The defendant's face shows clear concern and fear as the accusations are presented. Other people in the courtroom lean forward watching the dramatic moment unfold. A bailiff stands ready while spectators observe the serious proceedings. someone being charged with or involved in a crime or fault
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Origin
From Latin inculpatus, meaning 'to trample underfoot' or 'to press into.' The word evolved to mean 'to press someone into guilt' - literally pushing someone down into wrongdoing.
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“The detective's report inculpated three more suspects in the cookie theft at the office.”
“New DNA evidence may inculpate the previously cleared suspect.”
“The leaked emails inculpated several executives in the corporate scandal.”
“His own diary entries ironically inculpated him in the very crime he was investigating.”
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