The Opposite(Antonym) of “nonincriminatory”
The antonyms of nonincriminatory are incriminating and damaging. The antonym incriminating implies that something is likely to lead to criminal charges or blame, while damaging implies that something is harmful or detrimental.
Explore all Antonyms of “nonincriminatory”
Definitions and Examples of incriminating, damaging
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Tending to suggest guilt or blame, especially in a criminal matter.
Example
The evidence found at the crime scene was highly incriminating, and it led to the suspect's arrest.
Causing harm or injury; detrimental.
Example
The storm caused damaging winds that knocked down trees and power lines.
Key Differences: incriminating vs damaging
- 1Incriminating implies guilt or blame in a criminal matter, while damaging implies harm or injury.
- 2Incriminating is often used in legal contexts, while damaging can be used in various contexts.
Effective Usage of incriminating, damaging
- 1Legal Context: Use incriminating to describe evidence or statements that suggest guilt or blame in a criminal matter.
- 2General Context: Use damaging to describe anything that causes harm or injury, such as weather, accidents, or actions.
Remember this!
The antonyms of nonincriminatory are incriminating and damaging. Incriminating implies guilt or blame in a criminal matter, while damaging implies harm or injury. Use incriminating in legal contexts and damaging in general contexts to describe anything that causes harm or injury.
