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Implicate

usgb/ˈɪmplɪkeɪt/Volume
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Negative Connotation

Implying guilt or responsibility, often without direct proof, and usually in negative situations.

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The rumors implicated him in the fraud scandal, although he denied it.
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Legal Usage

Common in legal contexts to suggest involvement in crime or wrongdoing.

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Witnesses implicated the suspect during the trial.
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Cautious Accusation

Used to suggest someone's involvement indirectly, allowing for some doubt.

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The report doesn't directly blame him but implicates his policies.
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