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incriminate
to make someone appear guilty
In more detail
1. (verb) to show or suggest that someone is involved in a crime or wrongdoing
2. (verb) to make yourself appear guilty of a crime (often used in the phrase "incriminate yourself")
Examples
- 1. The fingerprints found at the scene incriminated the suspect.
- 2. He refused to answer questions because he didn't want to incriminate himself.
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