incriminate

Definition

To provide evidence that makes someone look guilty—either through your own words, actions, or involvement. A favorite term in legal and political contexts when someone accidentally (or deliberately) makes themselves appear complicit.

Example Usage

The witness's testimony threatened to incriminate the defendant in the fraud scheme.

Source: Merriam-Webster via Free Dictionary API

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