criminate
1. [ verb ] (law) bring an accusation against; level a charge against
Synonyms: accuse incriminate impeach
Examples:

"He charged the man with spousal abuse"

Related terms: charge charge reproach arraign recriminate impeach crime accusation accuser
2. [ verb ] rebuke formally
Synonyms: reprimand censure
Related terms: criticize animadvert censure
Similar spelling:   criminative
  criminatory
  criminalize
  criminalise
  criminal
  criminalness
  Cremin
  criminally
  cremona
  criminality
  criminalism
  Crimmins
  criminal_law
  Cronin
  crinion
  criminology
  creaminess