<p><strong>Verb (used with object):</strong></p><ul><li>Law. to accuse of or present proof of a crime or fault: He incriminated both men to the grand jury.</li><li>to involve in an accusation; cause to be or appear to be guilty; implicate: He feared incriminating himself if he answered. His testimony incriminated his friend.</li><li>to charge with responsibility for all or part of an undesirable situation, harmful effect, etc.: to incriminate cigarettes as a cause of lung cancer.</li></ul>