criminate

Example Sentences

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When the Commission met, and the treasurer and his deputy were called before it, they refused to answer questions which would criminate themselves.

From Triumphs of Invention and Discovery in Art and Science by Fyfe, J. Hamilton

He may not be asked questions tending to criminate his wife.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" by Various

Vaughan, who does not appear to have ventured any direct denial, managed to avoid giving a categorical reply, and to get excused from answering on the ground that he might criminate himself.

From The Impeachment of The House of Brunswick by Bradlaugh, Charles

The savage vehemence with which he uttered these words caused a shudder throughout the crowded court, and went even further to criminate him in popular opinion than all that had been alleged in evidence.

From Sir Jasper Carew His Life and Experience by Lever, Charles James

Perhaps my anxious appearance may have struck him, for he quickly said,— "You will be specially warned against saying anything which might criminate yourself, so that you need have no fears on that account."

From Sir Jasper Carew His Life and Experience by Lever, Charles James