Interrogation Tactics

verb to accuse of or present proof of a crime or fault

• The evidence presented in court was not enough to incriminate the defendant.
• I don't think they can incriminate him with just that little bit of information.
• They're trying to pin the crime on him, but they won't be able to incriminate him.
• His actions seemed to incriminate him in the eyes of the public.

verb to accuse or blame someone for a crime or wrongdoing

• The suspect was inculpated based on the evidence presented in court.
• He got inculpated for stealing from the store.
• She was totally inculpated for skipping school.
• His reckless behavior inculpated him in the eyes of his peers.

adjective showing no emotion or expression on one's face, especially in a poker game

adverb in a poker-faced manner, without showing emotions or expressions

• She remained poker faced throughout the entire negotiation, revealing nothing of her true feelings.
• Even though he was nervous, he managed to stay poker faced during the job interview.
• I tried to keep a poker faced expression when my friend told a funny joke, but I couldn't help but burst out laughing.
• Despite the chaos around her, she stayed poker faced, showing no sign of fear or panic.