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Wordabulary

implicate

Pronunciation
Verb C1 Advanced

Quick answer

To show or suggest that someone is involved in a crime or wrongdoing.

"The leaked documents implicated several senior officials in the fraud."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

incriminate involve

Antonyms

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The leaked documents _____ several senior officials in the fraud."

Answer: implicate

In your own words, what does "implicate" mean?

To show or suggest that someone is involved in a crime or wrongdoing.

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