Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
incriminating evidence
noun
/ɪnˈkrɪmɪneɪtɪŋ ˈɛvɪdəns/
Definition
Evidence that is likely to suggest that someone has committed a crime or has more involvement in a criminal act.
Examples
- The police presented incriminating evidence that implicated the suspect in the robbery.
- During the trial, the jury reviewed incriminating evidence, including video footage and text messages.
- Finding incriminating evidence in the suspect’s possession led to immediate arrest.
Meaning
Incriminating evidence refers to any type of proof or indication that can link a person to a criminal offense, thereby suggesting their guilt.
Synonyms
- Compromising evidence
- Damaging evidence
- Implicating evidence
