Implicated

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Pronunciation: /ˈɪmplɪˌkeɪtɪd/

Definitions of implicated

verb to show that someone is involved in a crime or a dishonest act

Example Sentences

A1 The suspect was implicated in the crime.

A2 The evidence implicated him in the theft.

B1 The report implicated several high-ranking officials in the scandal.

B2 The leaked emails implicated the CEO in fraudulent activities.

C1 The investigation implicated multiple individuals in the corruption scheme.

C2 The forensic analysis implicated the suspect beyond any doubt.

adjective having been shown to be involved in a crime or a dishonest act

Example Sentences

A1 The implicated suspect denied any involvement in the crime.

A2 The implicated individual was found guilty of stealing the money.

B1 The implicated company was fined for violating environmental regulations.

B2 The implicated politician resigned from office after the scandal was exposed.

C1 The implicated organization faced legal consequences for their fraudulent activities.

C2 The implicated scientist's research findings were called into question due to potential conflicts of interest.

Examples of implicated in a Sentence

formal The evidence clearly implicated him in the crime.

informal They found fingerprints that implicated him.

slang He got implicated in the whole mess.

figurative Her actions implicated her in the scandal.

Grammatical Forms of implicated

past tense

implicated

plural

implicated

comparative

more implicated

superlative

most implicated

present tense

implicate

future tense

will implicate

perfect tense

have implicated

continuous tense

is implicating

singular

implicated

positive degree

implicated

infinitive

to implicate

gerund

implicating

participle

implicated

Origin and Evolution of implicated

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'implicated' originated from the Latin word 'implicare' which means 'to entwine or involve'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'implicated' has evolved to refer to being involved in or connected to a situation, often implying guilt or responsibility.