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- [self in-krim-uh-neyt]
- /sɛlf ɪnˈkrɪm əˌneɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [self in-krim-uh-neyt]
- /sɛlf ɪnˈkrɪm əˌneɪt/
Definition of self-incriminating word
- adjective self-incriminating serving to incriminate oneself or to expose oneself to prosecution: self-incriminating testimony. 1
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Origin of self-incriminating
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35
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Parts of speech for Self-incriminating
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
self-incriminating popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for self-incriminating
adj self-incriminating
- apologetic — If you are apologetic, you show or say that you are sorry for causing trouble for someone, for hurting them, or for disappointing them.
- attritional — a reduction or decrease in numbers, size, or strength: Our club has had a high rate of attrition because so many members have moved away.
adjective self-incriminating
- atoning — to make amends or reparation, as for an offense or a crime, or for an offender (usually followed by for): to atone for one's sins.
Antonyms for self-incriminating
adjective self-incriminating
- defying — to challenge the power of; resist boldly or openly: to defy parental authority.
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