1. the act of making someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing

Examples

• The witness’s testimony led to the incrimination of the suspect.
• He refused to answer questions to avoid self-incrimination.
• The evidence pointed to his incrimination in the fraud case.
• The lawyer warned against any statements that might result in incrimination.
• The Fifth Amendment protects citizens from forced self-incrimination.
• Her incrimination of her business partner shocked everyone in the courtroom.