1. to make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing

Examples

• The witness’s testimony could incriminate the defendant.
• He refused to answer questions that might incriminate him.
• The stolen goods found in his car incriminated him in the robbery.
• She was careful not to say anything that would incriminate her friends.
• The DNA evidence incriminated the suspect.
• His fingerprints on the weapon incriminated him.
• The defendant chose not to testify to avoid incriminating himself.