Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Culpably involved; shown to be connected to or responsible for something, typically something undesirable or illegal: The word "implicated" describes a state of being involved in a situation, often a crime or wrongdoing, in a way that suggests guilt or responsibility.

Usage

• "Implicated" is used to describe a person, group, or entity that evidence or circumstances suggest is involved in a negative event.
• It often appears in legal, journalistic, or formal contexts.
• It is commonly followed by the preposition "in" (e.g., implicated a scandal).

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "to be implicated by": To be shown to be involved due to specific evidence or circumstances.
  • The minister was implicated by a series of leaked emails.

Variants and Related Words

• Implicate (verb): To show that someone is involved in a crime or wrongdoing.
  • The documents implicate the company in environmental violations.
• Implication (noun): The conclusion that can be drawn from something, though not explicitly stated; or the action of implicating.
  • The implication of his statement was clear.
  • The implication of new suspects prolonged the trial.

Synonyms

• Involved: Connected or associated with something.
• Incriminated: Accused or shown to be involved in a crime.
• Embroiled: Involved deeply in a conflict or difficult situation.

Antonyms

• Exonerated: Officially declared free from blame.
• Cleared: Found to be innocent or not involved.

Adjective

1. culpably involved
   • all those concerned in the bribery case have been identified
   • named three officials implicated in the plot
   • an innocent person implicated by circumstances in a crime