인멸하다
Meaning: to destroy (evidence); to obliterate
What does 인멸하다 mean?
인멸하다 [inmyeolhada] is a verb meaning "to destroy (evidence); to obliterate". It is rated C2 on the CEFR scale, which means proficient — nuanced literary or specialized use. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (1)
Here are real-life sentences where 인멸하다 [inmyeolhada] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
관련 임원들은 증거를 인멸하고 허위 진술을 일삼았으며 정치적 압력까지 동원하여 수사를 무마하려 하였다.
Involved executives destroyed evidence, repeatedly gave false testimony, and even mobilized political pressure to suppress the investigation.
How to Use 인멸하다 in Conversation
As a verb, 인멸하다 requires conjugation. The dictionary form ends in 다, but you will rarely use this form in speech — instead, conjugate based on politeness (요 for polite, 습니다 for formal, plain stem for casual) and tense (past, present, future). Learn this verb together with its three conjugated forms for maximum fluency.
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