Incriminate

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈkrɪməˌneɪt/

Incriminate (verb)

  1. To provide information that shows someone is responsible for a crime or wrongdoing.
  2. To make a person seem guilty by linking them to an event using facts or statements.
  3. To cause yourself to look responsible by what you say or do, especially under questioning.

Examples

  • The report incriminates him with clear evidence.
  • The witness incriminates the suspect using recorded footage.