incriminate
US /ɪnˈkrɪm.ə.neɪt/
UK /ɪnˈkrɪm.ə.neɪt/
1.
belasten, inkriminieren
make (someone) appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing; strongly imply the guilt of (someone)
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His testimony could incriminate several high-ranking officials.
Seine Aussage könnte mehrere hochrangige Beamte belasten.
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He refused to answer the question, fearing he might incriminate himself.
Er weigerte sich, die Frage zu beantworten, aus Angst, sich selbst zu belasten.