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
Bundy was arrested for the first time in August 1975, when police pulled him over and found incriminating items in his vehicle, including rope, handcuffs and a ski mask.
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CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The girlfriend testified at the trial after being granted immunity and the friend invoked his Fifth Amendment right not to incriminate himself by taking the stand.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Even if there is no incriminating evidence in the files, an extensive case file could contain revealing and personal details about Swalwell and his campaign operations.
—Perry Stein The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Authorities said the golfer was cooperative, but careful about incriminating himself.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
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CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The girlfriend testified at the trial after being granted immunity and the friend invoked his Fifth Amendment right not to incriminate himself by taking the stand.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Even if there is no incriminating evidence in the files, an extensive case file could contain revealing and personal details about Swalwell and his campaign operations.
—Perry Stein The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Authorities said the golfer was cooperative, but careful about incriminating himself.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incriminate
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Peace talks with international mediators have stalled, with both sides accusing each other of acting in bad faith.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Duggan is accused of training Chinese military pilots while working as an instructor for the Test Flying Academy of South Africa.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, Trump and six alleged co-conspirators, including Eastman, were indicted for their efforts to overturn the election.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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She was initially charged with manslaughter and then that June indicted on second-degree murder and other charges.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Incriminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incriminate. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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