adj
incriminating
ĭn-krĭm'ə-nāt'ĭng
Incriminating (adj) means showing or suggesting that someone is guilty of wrongdoing. Example: “Police found incriminating photos on his phone.”
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Showing or suggesting that someone is guilty of wrongdoing.
"Police found incriminating photos on his phone."
How to use incriminating
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPointing to someone's guilt.
Common pairings
incriminating evidence
incriminating photos
incriminating message
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more incriminating
- Superlative
- most incriminating
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Etymology
From incriminate plus the adjective-forming suffix -ing.
Synonyms
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incriminatory
criminative
criminatory
Rhymes for incriminating
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What does “incriminating” mean?
The word “incriminating” means showing or suggesting that someone is guilty of wrongdoing. In plain terms, pointing to someone's guilt.
How do you pronounce “incriminating”?
“Incriminating” is pronounced ĭn-krĭm'ə-nāt'ĭng.
How do you use “incriminating” in a sentence?
Here is “incriminating” used in a sentence: “Police found incriminating photos on his phone.”
What part of speech is “incriminating”?
“Incriminating” is an adjective.
