Implicate
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Negative Connotation
Implying guilt or responsibility, often without direct proof, and usually in negative situations. 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. Witnesses implicated the suspect during the trial.
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Cautious Accusation
Used to suggest someone's involvement indirectly, allowing for some doubt. The report doesn't directly blame him but implicates his policies.