noun
- 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.