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to incriminate
01
to accuse someone of a crime or make a formal charge against them
Transitive: to incriminate sb
Examples
The prosecutor decided to incriminate the suspect based on the new evidence.
02
to provide evidence or information that suggests a person's involvement in a crime or wrongdoing
Transitive: to incriminate sb
Examples
The witness hesitated to testify, fearing that any statement might inadvertently incriminate them in the ongoing investigation.
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incrimination
incriminate
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