damning
Sealing one's fate
Damning as a verb means condemning to hell or cursing.
As an adjective, damning describes evidence or testimony so incriminating it virtually guarantees condemnation: The emails were damning.
She gave a damning account of his behavior.
Damning implies something so conclusive it leaves no room for defense.
Ending all debate
- incontrovertibleImpossible to deny
- undeniableImpossible to contradict
- indisputableImpossible to contest
- compellingPowerfully engaging or persuasive
convincing · decisive · unassailable · definitive · categorical · unequivocal · watertight · airtight
Facts supporting truth
- testimonySworn statement as evidence
- proofDemonstration of truth
- confessionAdmission of wrongdoing
- admissionEntry or confession
indictment · witness · forensics · documentation · revelation · accusation · allegation · exposure
Judgment of faults
- denunciationFormal public accusation
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
- reproachExpression of disappointment
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
castigation · indictment · verdict · assessment · report · evaluation · review · judgment
Severely and bitingly critical
- harshUnpleasantly severe or rough
- devastatingCausing severe damage
- witheringDrying and declining
- blisteringExtremely intense or severe
excoriating · brutal · merciless · unsparing · searing · crushing · stinging · scorching
conclusive
Ending all debate
- incontrovertibleImpossible to deny
- undeniableImpossible to contradict
- indisputableImpossible to contest
compelling · convincing · decisive · unassailable · definitive · categorical · unequivocal · watertight · airtight · overwhelming
evidence
Facts supporting truth
- testimonySworn statement as evidence
- proofDemonstration of truth
- confessionAdmission of wrongdoing
admission · indictment · witness · forensics · documentation · revelation · accusation · allegation · exposure · smoking gun
criticism
Judgment of faults
- denunciationFormal public accusation
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
- reproachExpression of disappointment
rebuke · castigation · indictment · verdict · assessment · report · evaluation · review · judgment · appraisal
scathing
Severely and bitingly critical
- harshUnpleasantly severe or rough
- devastatingCausing severe damage
- witheringDrying and declining
blistering · excoriating · brutal · merciless · unsparing · searing · crushing · stinging · scorching · fierce
damningexculpatory
Clearing of wrongdoing
exonerating · vindicating · clearing · absolving · acquitting
damningpromising
Showing signs of success
hopeful · encouraging · auspicious · propitious · heartening
damningsaving
Reserving for future use
redeeming · blessing · sanctifying · beatific · providential