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
In both instances, Weinstein made incriminating statements, Townsend’s letter said.
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Barry Williams, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2025
Nick moves swiftly to recover Janine’s map, as well as the incriminating letters that the Jezebels girls wrote to their families.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2025
It has also long been asserted that Jones handed over the incriminating material because of a subpoena.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
While over 28,000 interviews about the Oklahoma City bombing were conducted, per the FBI, much of the incriminating evidence came from McVeigh’s accomplice, Fortier.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Barry Williams, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2025
Nick moves swiftly to recover Janine’s map, as well as the incriminating letters that the Jezebels girls wrote to their families.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2025
It has also long been asserted that Jones handed over the incriminating material because of a subpoena.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
While over 28,000 interviews about the Oklahoma City bombing were conducted, per the FBI, much of the incriminating evidence came from McVeigh’s accomplice, Fortier.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Dugan’s dismissal motion also accuses the federal government of violating Wisconsin’s sovereignty by disrupting a state courtroom and prosecuting a state judge.—
Todd Richmond,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Their release was made to look like an escape by the gang, which is being accused of abducting the missionaries, including five children, as a bargaining chip to help secure Joly’s release from a Haitian prison.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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An Oklahoma grand jury indicted Morris on five counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child in March.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 May 2025
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Since the indictment: Since Stines was indicted, Bartley, his defense attorney, has made several motions on his behalf.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2025
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“Incriminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incriminate. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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