crim·i·nate \ˈkriməˌnāt, usu -ād.+V\transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Latin criminatus, past participle of criminari to accuse, from crimin-, crimen crime — more at crime 1. a.: to accuse of or charge with a crime b.: incriminate 2.: to accuse or represent as criminal : censure by charging or implying something criminal Synonyms:see accuse