culpatory

/kʌlˈpætrɪ/; /kʌlˈpeɪtɔri/

Definitions

1. adjective

incriminating or serving as evidence of guilt

“The detective’s findings were considered culpatory evidence in the case.”

2. adverb

in a way that incriminates or serves as evidence of guilt

“The suspect spoke culpatory, revealing details of the crime.”

Synonyms

  • damning
  • evidentiary
  • incriminating

Antonyms

  • exculpatory
  • innocent