incrimination
UK/ɪn,krɪmə'neʃən/US/ɪnˌkrɪmɪ'neɪʃn/
C2
Definitions
n.
The act of making someone appear guilty of a crime
归罪；控告；牵连
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedincriminat(e)not, opposite of
+
-ionaccusation, crime, judgment
=incrimination
The noun of incriminate. Most often seen in 'self-incrimination.' See incriminate.
Common Collocations
- 1.self-incrimination自证其罪
- 2.fear of incrimination怕被牵连
Example Sentences
- 1.
The Fifth Amendment protects against self-incrimination.