SELF-INCRIMINATION Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

self-incrimination

noun

as in declaration

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Recent Examples of self-incrimination The decision comes after Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right to avoid self-incrimination during a hearing on the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026 Fauci did not answer questions, instead invoking his right against self-incrimination. — Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026 In other words, the amendment establishes the constitutional right to avoid self-incrimination. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 30 July 2026 During a recent Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing, Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination 15 times when questioned by Committee Chairman Rand Paul about his handling of the pandemic. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-incrimination

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When Kuminga first arrived in town, superstar Anthony Edwards greeted him with a warm hug, a big smile and an eye-opening declaration.

— Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Related Stories Some concrete declarations regarding trade were unveiled at the held on the stunning grounds of the Fondation Maeght art foundation and museum complex.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of declaration

Noun

Hossain makes a surprising confession when asked whether the animals are real or psychological.

— Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
In her first solo show, artist Neveah Marquez, known as Perry Picasshoe, explores the concept of sanctity through vulnerable self-portraits and a confession booth that reveals guests’ secrets.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of confession

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Her music revealed a profound belief in the goodness of others and a witty, fiery insistence on remaining true to herself.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2026
Despite Bret’s passionate insistence that his classmate is a serial killer, Croft tells him Robert is a good kid from a good family and sends him back to class.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of insistence

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Public confirmation of Newcastle’s intention to do just that helped to quell many of the persistent doubts amongst supporters as to how committed Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), their 85 per cent majority owners, are to the club.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
During his absence, the Senate passed through a bipartisan housing reform bill, narrowly blocked several war powers measures and squeezed through Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general in a 50-49 vote.

— Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2026

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