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 internet has been left in hysterics by a woman's parking ticket, as the incriminating image just so happened to capture her skincare routine.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
The shawl that ultimately incriminated Kosminski, per the researcher, was taken from the scene of Catherine Eddowes' 1888 murder in London's Mitre Square, which later came into Edwards’ possession in 2007.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
Perkins — almost 20 years after the crime — is the only one of three suspects still incriminated.
—Kallie Cox, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025
At emergency parliamentary sessions throughout the past week, military and intelligence officials who were mobilized to enforce martial law have made incriminating assertions against the former defense minister and the president.
—Se Eun Gong, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
The shawl that ultimately incriminated Kosminski, per the researcher, was taken from the scene of Catherine Eddowes' 1888 murder in London's Mitre Square, which later came into Edwards’ possession in 2007.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
Perkins — almost 20 years after the crime — is the only one of three suspects still incriminated.
—Kallie Cox, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025
At emergency parliamentary sessions throughout the past week, military and intelligence officials who were mobilized to enforce martial law have made incriminating assertions against the former defense minister and the president.
—Se Eun Gong, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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