crim·i·nate

[krim-uh-neyt]
verb (used with object), crim·i·nat·ed, crim·i·nat·ing.
1.
to charge with a crime.
2.
to incriminate.
3.
to censure (something) as criminal; condemn.

Origin:
1635–45; < Latin crīminātus past participle of crīminārī to accuse. See crime, -ate1

crim·i·na·tion, noun
crim·i·na·tor, noun
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criminate (ˈkrɪmɪˌneɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  to charge with a crime; accuse
2.  to condemn or censure (an action, event, etc)
3.  short for incriminate
 
[C17: from Latin crīminārī to accuse]
 
crimi'nation
 
n
 
'criminative
 
adj
 
criminatory
 
adj
 
'criminator
 
n

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Criminate is always a great word to know.
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
Example sentences
Thoughtful, sensible people dis- criminate between them.
Tests with field samples usually cannot dis- criminate between effects of individual chemicals.
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