Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
incriminate
verb
/ɪnˈkrɪm.ɪ.neɪt/
Definition
To make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.
Examples
- The testimony could incriminate the defendant in the ongoing trial.
- He refused to answer questions that might incriminate him.
- The evidence collected at the crime scene was enough to incriminate the suspect.
Meaning
To provide evidence that suggests a person is involved in illegal activity.
Synonyms
- implicate
- accuse
- blame
- involve
