1. the act of accusing or incriminating someone; a charge or accusation of wrongdoing
Usage: formal or legal context; often used in phrases like 'self-crimination' or 'mutual crimination'

Examples

• The witness's testimony led to the crimination of the suspect.
• Self-crimination is protected against by the Fifth Amendment.
• The lawyer warned her client against any statement that might result in crimination.
• Mutual crimination between the two defendants complicated the trial.
• The evidence presented was used for the crimination of the defendant.