Identify the most appropriate synonym of the following word. Implicate

🧠 Explanation

The word “Implicate” means:

👉 To show or suggest that someone is involved in a crime or wrongdoing.

✔️ “Accuse” is the closest synonym because it means:
👉 To charge someone with a fault or crime.

❌ Why the other options are incorrect:

b. Interrogate
👉 Means to question someone formally, especially by police.
👉 Not the same as blaming or involving someone.

c. Complain
👉 Means to express dissatisfaction.
👉 No connection with blaming someone for a crime.

d. Confuse
👉 Means to make someone uncertain or unclear.
👉 Completely different meaning.

✨ Extra Facts

🔹 Word Usage Example

• He was implicated in the robbery.
  👉 (He was shown to be involved in the robbery.)

🔹 Common Synonyms of “Implicate”

• Accuse
• Incriminate
• Involve
• Entangle

🔹 Common Antonyms

• Exonerate (to clear from blame)
• Acquit (to declare not guilty)

🎯 Exam Tip

👉 Words related to crime/blame often go together:

• Implicate = accuse
• Acquit = free from blame