CRIMINATED Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

criminated

verb

past tense of criminate

as in accused

to make a claim of wrongdoing against scornfully declaring that he was not the only one to blame, he immediately began criminating a host of confederates

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The couple are accused of operating a scheme that targeted fellow Vietnamese immigrants.

— Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
But when Politico reported on Monday that a woman had accused Platner of rape, even his most steadfast supporters began to call for his exit.

— Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026

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At least 60 Israelis have been indicted on charges of spying for Iran, but this appears to be the first time an American has been detained in Israel on similar suspicions.

— Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Continue reading … LAW AND DISORDER — Louisiana AG indicted after allegedly threatening New Orleans officials.

— , FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

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