as in accusing
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 incriminating
The owner, from Pennsylvania, shared several incriminating pictures of her chihuahua and Jack Russell mix, named Leia, holding pieces of bread in her mouth after wandering into the neighbor's yard.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Nothing good was ever going to come from Chekhov’s incriminating evidence, which Matt planted in Nathan’s garage a few episodes ago, but the final twist totally blindsides him and Ava.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
Alyssa's Burkett's license plate number, the color and model of her vehicle, and other incriminating information was written on the back of an envelope addressed to Andrew Beard.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 16 Nov. 2024
That night, a search of Beard's house turned up critical evidence, such as an envelope scribbled with incriminating notes.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 16 Nov. 2024
Why write such an elaborate ransom note or ask for such a specifically incriminating amount?
—Aja Romano, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Prosecutors were prepared to present incriminating statements Kelly made on social media about the shooting had the case gone to trial.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 19 Oct. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Nothing good was ever going to come from Chekhov’s incriminating evidence, which Matt planted in Nathan’s garage a few episodes ago, but the final twist totally blindsides him and Ava.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
Alyssa's Burkett's license plate number, the color and model of her vehicle, and other incriminating information was written on the back of an envelope addressed to Andrew Beard.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 16 Nov. 2024
That night, a search of Beard's house turned up critical evidence, such as an envelope scribbled with incriminating notes.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 16 Nov. 2024
Why write such an elaborate ransom note or ask for such a specifically incriminating amount?
—Aja Romano, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Prosecutors were prepared to present incriminating statements Kelly made on social media about the shooting had the case gone to trial.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Incriminating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incriminating. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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