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.”

adj

Showing or suggesting that someone is guilty of wrongdoing.

"Police found incriminating photos on his phone."

How to use incriminating

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPointing to someone's guilt.

Common pairings

incriminating evidence incriminating photos incriminating message

more incriminating comparative, most incriminating superlative

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Police found _____ photos on his phone.

From incriminate plus the adjective-forming suffix -ing.

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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.