Definitions

implicate

[im-pli-keyt] / ˈɪm plɪˌkeɪt /

VERB

imply, involve

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accuse affect blame charge cite embroil entangle incriminate suggest

STRONG

associate compromise concern connect frame hint impute include inculpate insinuate link mean mire name relate stigmatize tangle

WEAK

lay at one's door pin on point finger at

Antonyms

STRONGEST

exclude exculpate exonerate praise

STRONG

conceal disconnect dissociate divide guard hide neglect protect separate

WEAK

defend pardon support

Example Sentences

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He added that McCullagh's attempt to implicate an innocent third party - Natalie's ex-boyfriend - was another factor.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Colorado argued that its statute does not meaningfully implicate the First Amendment because it regulates conduct and only incidentally burdens speech.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

The 49-year-old has vowed to implicate officials in the current government in the case.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Prosecutors in Paris on Saturday said they would re-examine the case of Brunel and set up a special team to analyze evidence that could implicate French nationals in the Epstein case.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

He's sure that Karl understands, sure that Karl knows that Helmuth has taken the blame, sure Karl understands not to say anything that will implicate himself more during his interrogation.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

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