self-incriminating

[US]/[ˈself.ɪn.krɪ.mə.neɪ.tɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈself.ɪn.krɪ.mə.ˌneɪ.t̬ɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Having the effect of incriminating oneself; tending to suggest one's own guilt.; Containing evidence that points to one's own guilt.
v.To provide information that incriminates oneself.

Phrases & Collocations

self-incriminating evidence

self-incriminating statement

being self-incriminating

self-incriminating details

highly self-incriminating

self-incriminating testimony

made self-incriminating

potentially self-incriminating

utterly self-incriminating

avoid being self-incriminating

Example Sentences

his testimony proved self-incriminating, leading to his arrest.

the suspect's statements were highly self-incriminating during the interrogation.

the lawyer warned him against making any self-incriminating remarks.

the evidence presented was overwhelmingly self-incriminating to the defendant.

he realized his words were unintentionally self-incriminating.

the police carefully analyzed the documents for any self-incriminating information.

the witness avoided making any self-incriminating statements to protect himself.

the investigation uncovered several self-incriminating emails.

she refused to provide any self-incriminating details about the incident.

the judge cautioned the jury about the dangers of self-incriminating evidence.

his alibi crumbled after he made a series of self-incriminating admissions.

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