inculpatory

American  

[in-kuhlp-uh-tawr-ee] / ɪnˈkʌlp əˌtɔr i /

adjective

1. having the effect of inculpating; incriminating.

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Other Word Forms

• self-inculpatory adjective

Example Sentences

Mr. Cash’s message to Mr. Berry that “you’re in spy territory now” or an admonition that a bit of gossip was “very off the record” might be inculpatory if taken literally.

From The Wall Street Journal

Equally as impressive is how young Stettnisch can command our attention playing Oskar with little dialogue, mostly armed with a piercing, inculpatory stare.

From Los Angeles Times

"This is one more inculpatory statement," former U.S.

From Salon

“It’s not inculpatory any more than the fact that we already have a recorded phone call,” said Anthony Michael Kreis, a law professor at Georgia State University.

From Seattle Times

“The prosecution’s arguments have relied on conspiracy theories, not evidence,” David Diaz-Jogeix of freedom of expression organization Article 19 said, echoing a major argument by the defense lawyers, who say the indictment lacks inculpatory evidence.

From Seattle Times