Incriminating
/ɪnˈkrɪ.mɪ.neɪ.tɪŋ/noun
Implying or suggesting that someone is guilty of a crime.
Did you know?The term derives from Latin 'incriminare', which evokes the dark power of accusation and guilt, linking it to ancient rituals of judgment.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
incriminare
“To accuse or charge with a crime.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
incriminatio
“The act of accusing or the state of being accused.”
Middle French
Middle French
incriminer
“To charge with a crime or to accuse.”
Early Modern English
Early Modern English
incriminating
“The act of implying guilt or wrongdoing.”
Modern English
Modern English
incriminating
“To indicate or suggest guilt.”