Synonyms of incriminating

incriminating

verb

present participle of incriminate

as in accusing

to make a claim of wrongdoing against

in exchange for a reduced sentence, the thief agreed to incriminate his accomplice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accusing
• indicting
• prosecuting
• charging
• impeaching
• blaming
• criminating
• defaming
• suing
• damning
• criticizing
• appealing
• calling (on)
• trying
• impugning
• implicating
• taxing
• denouncing
• censuring
• citing
• condemning
• faulting
• summoning
• chiding
• castigating
• reproving
• reproaching
• reporting
• rebuking
• inculpating
• booking
• informing (against)
• arraigning
• reprobating
• retaliating
• naming
• framing
• recriminating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exonerating
• exculpating
• clearing
• vindicating
• acquitting
• defending
• absolving
• advocating
• justifying
• championing
• excusing
• forgiving
• remitting
• pardoning
• shriving

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of incriminating

The group uncovered an incriminating flash drive hidden in Victor’s safe, exposing his role in covering up a deadly conspiracy involving a construction project. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

But Morton chafes against such stark and incriminating simplicity. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 July 2026

The vehicle’s registration turned out to be expired, Castronovo said, but the driver was allowed to leave without a citation after the officers searched his vehicle and found nothing incriminating. — Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Finding just enough evidence to avoid paying someone’s buyout without incriminating anyone else. — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Though suspicious, the recording was not considered incriminating, as Hodel may have suspected his home was wiretapped and was taunting police. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 June 2026

And if an incriminating video existed, there wasn’t as big of a platform to share it. — Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 1 June 2026

But while no incriminating data or embarrassing details accompany the couple's profile, Duncan stares at their pictures as if he's seen a ghost. — Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026

The defense argued the searches were outside the scopes of the various search policies and police were illegally looking for incriminating evidence rather than performing legitimate safety or inventory searches. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 18 May 2026