INCRIMINATE Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

incriminate

verb

in-ˈkri-mə-ˌnāt

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 The Campano family were Nicholas’ most colorful clients, and Owen turned in information about them that got many sent to prison, including Nicholas, who took the fall for them instead of incriminating them. —

Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026 The opportunities for Putin to collect incriminating information about powerful Americans would have been endless. —

Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2026 Advertisement Oliver, who has never sent Bree anything incriminating. —

Jp Mangalindan, Time, 17 Feb. 2026 During Moore’s arrest, another officer baited him into making an incriminating statement, Judge Patton found at the preliminary hearing. —

Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for incriminate

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Washington has accused Maduro of heading the Cartel de los Soles, which allegedly funneled large quantities of drugs into the US, using the accusations as the justification for ousting him from power.

— Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Andrade accused Uthmeier and foundation attorney Jeff Aaron of money laundering and wire fraud and turned over materials from his investigation to Campbell’s office and the FBI.

— Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026