non-incriminatory
əˌneɪt verb (used with object), in·crim·i·nat·ed, in·crim·i·nat·ing.
1.
to accuse of or present proof of a crime or fault: He incriminated both men to the grand jury.
2.
to involve in an accusation; cause to be or appear to be guilty; implicate: His testimony incriminated his friend. He feared incriminating himself if he answered.
3.
to charge with responsibility for all or part of an undesirable situation, harmful effect, etc.: to incriminate cigarettes as a cause of lung cancer.
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incriminate (ɪnˈkrɪmɪˌneɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to imply or suggest the guilt or error of (someone) |
| 2. | to charge with a crime or fault |
| [C18: from Late Latin incrīmināre to accuse, from Latin crīmen accusation; see | |
| incrimi'nation | |
| —n | |
| in'criminator | |
| —n | |
| in'criminatory | |
| —adj | |
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Word Origin & History
incriminate
1730, from M.L. incriminatus, pp. of incriminare "to incriminate," from in- "not" + criminare "to accuse of a crime," from crimen (gen. criminis) "crime" (see crime).
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