incriminator
[ɪnˈkrɪmɪneɪtər]
nounpl: incriminators
incriminador
1. a person who incriminates or accuses another of a crime; one who provides evidence or testimony that implicates someone in wrongdoing
The incriminator's testimony was crucial to proving the defendant's guilt.
O testemunho do incriminador foi crucial para provar a culpa do réu.
2. something that serves to incriminate or implicate someone in criminal activity
The fingerprints found at the scene were an incriminator in the investigation.
As impressões digitais encontradas na cena foram um incriminador na investigação.
In Brazilian legal system, 'incriminador' is primarily used in formal judicial contexts. In USA/NYC contexts, the term may carry negative connotations similar to 'snitch' or 'rat,' particularly in street culture and criminal justice discourse, whereas in Portuguese-speaking countries it maintains a more neutral, procedural meaning.
NYC Slang
rat; snitch; informant
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