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Definition implicate in British English

implicate verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈɪmplɪkeɪt/
1

to show or suggest that someone is involved in something illegal or morally wrong

Example

Three ministers have been implicated in the scandal.

Synonyms and related words
accuse allege charge
2

to make something seem likely to be the cause of something bad

Example

Smoking has been implicated as a cancer risk factor.

Synonyms and related words
criticize blame put yourself down
Definition implicate in British English