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revealing evidence

[rɪˈviːlɪŋ ˈɛvɪdəns]
noun phrasepl: revealing evidence (uncountable)
prova reveladora
1. Evidence that discloses, uncovers, or makes known something previously hidden, secret, or unknown; information that exposes facts or truths
The forensic analysis provided revealing evidence that contradicted the suspect's alibi.
A análise forense forneceu prova reveladora que contradisse o álibi do suspeito.
2. Information that shows the true nature, character, or intentions of a person or situation
Her emails were revealing evidence of her involvement in the scheme.
Seus e-mails foram prova reveladora de seu envolvimento no esquema.
NYC Slang
smoking gun
Synonyms
damaging evidenceincriminating evidencetelling evidenceconclusive evidencedamning evidenceexposing evidence
Antonyms
concealing evidencemisleading evidenceambiguous evidence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prova reveladora
Standard usage in legal and journalistic contexts
São Paulo
prova reveladora
Common in legal proceedings
Rio de Janeiro
prova que expõe
Alternative phrasing sometimes used colloquially
Portugal
prova reveladora
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

the smoking gun
a telltale sign
speak volumes
lay bare the truth
blow the lid off
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