as in to accuse
to make a claim of wrongdoing against
in exchange for a reduced sentence, the thief agreed to incriminate his accomplice
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Recent Examples of incriminate
Shortly after, authorities attempted to get Shelia to incriminate herself by having Rachel wear a wire during a meeting between the two girls.
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Alex Gurley, People.com, 6 July 2025
By then, Jamie and his assistants had already filled 400 aluminum phonograph records with incriminating conversations.
—Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 28 June 2025
Some men had the means to hire private investigators to find incriminating information on survivors, to deploy media campaigns designed by public-relations firms, and to mobilize their online followers.
—Alexis Okeowo, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
Through the season, there was an ongoing mystery over who hid an incriminating file.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 5 June 2025
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Alex Gurley, People.com, 6 July 2025
By then, Jamie and his assistants had already filled 400 aluminum phonograph records with incriminating conversations.
—Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 28 June 2025
Some men had the means to hire private investigators to find incriminating information on survivors, to deploy media campaigns designed by public-relations firms, and to mobilize their online followers.
—Alexis Okeowo, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
Through the season, there was an ongoing mystery over who hid an incriminating file.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incriminate
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The Canadian model reportedly accused Renner at the time of dangerous drug use, threatening to kill her and firing a gun with their daughter Ava present, according to court documents obtained by TMZ.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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An actor recently spoke out against a Mesa college professor under investigation after students accused him of encouraging women to strip for a class assignment.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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Malik Blanchard, 24, of Roselawn was indicted June 11 on murder charges in the death of Treasure Thomas, 22, on June 9 and the death of Jayshaun Cornelius, 17, on June 3.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
11 July 2025
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He was indicted on charges of murder, tampering with evidence, extreme cruelty to animals, escaping from the custody of an officer and criminal damage to property, officials said.—
Paloma Chavez
July 11,
Sacbee.com,
11 July 2025
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“Incriminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incriminate. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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