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incriminating

ADJECTIVE
inculpating
Synonyms


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Agents who searched Orellana’s house found little that could be considered incriminating, and prosecutors never charged anyone else as part of the supposed conspiracy.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

Ryan's father told AFP in January that "no incriminating evidence has been presented" against his son.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Stroup said, “It was kind of almost incriminating to be seen walking up there.”

From Slate • Dec. 23, 2025

Mangione’s lawyers said the officer was trying to obtain an incriminating response.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

There was no way, at least that I could see, he could set me up without incriminating himself.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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