Implicate

/ˈɪmplɪkeɪt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To show that someone or something is involved in a crime or responsible for a problem.

The evidence collected by the detectives did not implicate anyone in the crime.

To imply or suggest that someone is involved in something.

Her words seemed to implicate that he was lying about his whereabouts.

To make necessary or entail as a consequence.

His decision to move to a new city would implicate finding a new job.

To involve in a way that is often unethical or illegal.

The scandal implicated several high-ranking officials in corrupt activities.

Originating from the Latin word 'implicare', meaning 'to entangle, to involve'.

implicate in

to show that someone is involved in a particular activity or wrongdoing.

implicate someone

to indicate that someone is responsible for something, especially a crime.

implicating evidence

evidence that suggests involvement in wrongdoing.

implication

The act of implying something or the conclusion that can be drawn.

implicatory

Having the effect of implying something, usually in a deeper or hidden way.

implicated

Involved in or connected with something, especially a crime.

To get someone wrapped up in trouble.

Don't implicate me in your schemes!

To draw someone into a situation they weren't part of.

I didn't want to implicate my friends in the mess.