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inculpate

/ɪŋˈkʌlpɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does inculpate mean?

verb

To accuse or charge someone with a crime or wrongdoing, often in a formal or official manner. To hold someone responsible for something.

Example

"The police inculpated the suspect in the theft, citing eyewitness testimony and security footage."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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