- present participle of incriminate.
incriminating
Example Sentences
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The vehicle’s registration turned out to be expired, Castronovo said, but the driver was allowed to leave without a citation after the officers searched his vehicle and found nothing incriminating.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Their phones were examined, revealing incriminating messages including texts to Young's mother saying he was worried he would be caught.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
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
It has also forced a gradual change in people’s behavior to align with the government’s goal of limiting the spread of incriminating information.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 14, 2026
When Myers protested that he didn't have more incriminating details because, well, the story wasn't true, the investigators weren't having it.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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