incriminate

Example Sentences

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In a deposition, DeMarco said that Drylie invoked his right not to incriminate himself.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

In a series of Substack posts, the first of which has garnered 751,000 views, Lizza took aim at Nuzzi’s journalistic integrity, airing alleged text-message exchanges, love poetry and recorded conversations meant to incriminate his ex.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

Byers initially did not want to testify at all, believing his life to be in danger and fearing that he might incriminate himself.

From Slate • Dec. 1, 2025

After being sworn as a witness, the coroner warned him that he was not obliged to answer questions if he believed his response could "incriminate" him.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2025

There was nothing in it to incriminate him.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge