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Incrimminate

Definition:

(verb) To falsely implicate someone in a crime or wrongdoing.

(verb) To provide evidence that proves someone's guilt or involvement in a crime.

Senses:

1. Primary Sense: To falsely implicate someone in a crime or wrongdoing.
2. Secondary Sense: To provide evidence that proves someone's guilt or involvement in a crime.

Usage:

Sense 1: To falsely implicate someone

Example 1: The corrupt police officer tried to incrimminate an innocent man by planting drugs in his car.

Example 2: The political rival spread false rumors to incrimminate the candidate's reputation.

Example 3: The mastermind decided to incrimminate his accomplice as a diversion tactic.

Sense 2: To provide evidence of guilt

Example 1: The surveillance footage incrimminated the suspect by clearly showing him stealing the valuable artifact.

Example 2: The DNA test results incrimminate the accused, linking him to the crime scene.

Example 3: The whistleblower's testimony incrimminated several prominent figures in the corruption scandal.

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