ˈkriməˌnāt, usu -ād.+V transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin criminatus, past participle of criminari to accuse, from crimin-, crimen crime — more at crime
1.
a. : to accuse of or charge with a crime
b. : incriminate
2. : to accuse or represent as criminal : censure by charging or implying something criminal
Synonyms: see accuse