Synonyms for inculpate

Grammar : Verb

Spell : in-kuhl-peyt, in-kuhl-peyt

Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈkʌl peɪt, ˈɪn kʌl peɪt

Définition of inculpate

Origin : 1799, "to accuse, bring charges against," from Medieval Latin inculpatus, past participle of inculpare "to reproach, blame, censure," from Latin in- "in" (see in- (2)) + culpare "to blame," from culpa "fault." But inculpable (late 15c.) means "not culpable, free from blame," from Latin in- "not" (see in- (1)) + culpare.

verb blame

Example sentences :

He was unwilling to tell what he had seen, lest it inculpate someone.
Extract from : « The Gold Bag » by Carolyn Wells

The accused is at liberty not to answer a question which may inculpate him.
Extract from : « Within an Inch of His Life » by Emile Gaboriau

But I have already said I am not here to excuse myself or inculpate others.
Extract from : « The Talisman » by Sir Walter Scott

It shows how anxious the governor was to remove from his path all those who could inculpate him.
Extract from : « In the Irish Brigade » by G. A. Henty

Still nothing has transpired to inculpate any one, or, in the finding of a coroner's jury, connect man or woman with it.
Extract from : « Gwen Wynn » by Mayne Reid

I have observed that my letter might inculpate me in the eyes of persons unacquainted with the particulars of what had passed.
Extract from : « The Confessions of J. J. Rousseau, Complete » by Jean Jacques Rousseau

Even old Solara himself, hardened and despicable wretch as he is, will not seek to inculpate him.
Extract from : « Monte-Cristo's Daughter » by Edmund Flagg

And so, as they had the power and wish to inculpate him, this expedient of an inquiry and trial seemed unnecessary.
Extract from : « War and Peace » by Leo Tolstoy

He intended, if he could avoid so doing, not to inculpate Julian, but to take all the blame on his own shoulders.
Extract from : « Digby Heathcote » by W.H.G. Kingston

He had heard that whenever a woman was to blame for a disappointment, the best way to avoid a scene was to inculpate oneself.
Extract from : « Zuleika Dobson » by Max Beerbohm

Antonyms for inculpate

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