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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The latest wiretaps were played during the third day of testimony for Marquez, one of the prosecution’s star witnesses who began working with the FBI in early 2019 after agents confronted him at his mother’s home and played some of the incriminating calls.
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Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2024
In these chapters, Professor Gibson explains the fundamentals of forensic science and explains how plants can leave identifiable and incriminating trace evidence.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Police found incriminating items in the car, including guns, wigs, a date rape drug, a notebook detailing their plans and several personal items belonging to Silverman, including her keys and a forged deed to her townhouse.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
The incriminating statements that Allen made while awaiting trial at Westville Correctional Facility ― and Gull's decision to allow them to be presented to jurors ― also could be raised on appeal, experts say.
—Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Nov. 2024
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Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2024
In these chapters, Professor Gibson explains the fundamentals of forensic science and explains how plants can leave identifiable and incriminating trace evidence.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Police found incriminating items in the car, including guns, wigs, a date rape drug, a notebook detailing their plans and several personal items belonging to Silverman, including her keys and a forged deed to her townhouse.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
The incriminating statements that Allen made while awaiting trial at Westville Correctional Facility ― and Gull's decision to allow them to be presented to jurors ― also could be raised on appeal, experts say.
—Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Incriminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incriminate. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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