criminate

Other forms: criminating; criminated; criminates

Definitions of criminate

1. verb

   bring an accusation against; level a charge against
   synonyms: accuse, impeach, incriminate

   types:

   reproach, upbraid

   express criticism towards

   arraign

   accuse of a wrong or an inadequacy

   recriminate

   return an accusation against someone or engage in mutual accusations; charge in return

   charge, file, lodge

   file a formal charge against

   impeach

   charge (a public official) with an offense or misdemeanor committed while in office

   type of:

   accuse, charge

   blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against
2. verb

   rebuke formally
   synonyms: censure, reprimand

   types:

   animadvert

   express blame or censure or make a harshly critical remark

   type of:

   criticise, criticize, knock, pick apart

   find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws