incriminating
adj. C1 Advanced US //ˌɪnˈkɹɪməˌneɪtɪŋ// UK //ɪnkɹˈɪmɪnˌeɪtɪŋ// in·crim·i·nat·ing
adj. making someone look guilty of a crime or a mistake. You use this to describe evidence or facts that show someone did something wrong.
adj. providing evidence of involvement in a crime or misconduct; strongly suggesting guilt. Often used to describe physical evidence, testimony, or digital records.
The police found incriminating photos on his phone.
The prosecutor presented incriminating emails that proved the executive knew about the fraud before it happened.
Despite his claims of innocence, the discovery of his DNA at the crime scene provided incriminating evidence that the jury found impossible to ignore.
From incriminate + -ing.
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun like 'evidence', 'testimony', or 'documents'.