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implicated

 

[ ˈɪmplɪkeɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a crime

The term 'implicated' refers to someone's involvement or connection to a particular event or situation, especially in the context of wrongdoing or a crime. When a person is implicated, it usually suggests that they may bear some responsibility or have a role in the actions being discussed. This word is frequently used in legal and investigative contexts, where individuals might be linked to criminal activities or conspiracies. The implications of being implicated can be serious, leading to potential legal consequences or reputational damage.

Synonyms

connected, incriminated, involved.

Examples of usage

  • She was implicated in the robbery investigation.
  • The report implicated several officials in the scandal.
  • The findings implicated numerous companies in unethical practices.

Translations

Translations of the word "implicated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 implicado

🇮🇳 संलिप्त

🇩🇪 verwickelt

🇮🇩 terlibat

🇺🇦 втягнутий

🇵🇱 zaangażowany

🇯🇵 関与している

🇫🇷 impliqué

🇪🇸 implicado

🇹🇷 ilişkili

🇰🇷 연루된

🇸🇦 متورط

🇨🇿 zapletený

🇸🇰 zapletený

🇨🇳 涉及的

🇸🇮 vključen

🇮🇸 tengdur

🇰🇿 қатысқан

🇬🇪 დაბმული

🇦🇿 qarışıq

🇲🇽 implicado

Etymology

The word 'implicate' stems from the Latin term 'implicare,' which means 'to involve' or 'to entangle.' It is composed of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'in, into' and 'plicare,' meaning 'to fold.' The term was first introduced into the English language in the early 17th century. Over time, 'implicate' evolved in usage, becoming closely associated with legal and moral contexts, particularly concerning guilt or involvement in wrongdoing. The modern usage often links it to criminal investigations, where the actions or complicity of individuals are scrutinized. As society has grown more complex, so too has the use of the term to describe various forms of involvement, whether in legal affairs, social issues, or personal relationships.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,369, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.