culpable

cul·pa·ble

adj \ˈkəl-pə-bəl\

Definition of CULPABLE

1

archaic : guilty, criminal

2

: meriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful <culpable negligence>

— cul·pa·bil·i·ty \ˌkəl-pə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— cul·pa·ble·ness \ˈkəl-pə-bəl-nəs\ noun

— cul·pa·bly \-blē\ adverb

Examples of CULPABLE

1. They held her culpable for the accident.
2. He's more culpable than the others because he's old enough to know better.

Origin of CULPABLE

Middle English coupable, from Anglo-French cupable, culpable, from Latin culpabilis, from culpare to blame, from culpa guilt

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to CULPABLE

Synonyms: blamable, censurable, blameworthy, reprehensible, reproachable

Antonyms: blameless, faultless, impeccable, irreproachable

Related Words: bad, guilty, sinful, wicked; foolish, irresponsible, reckless; amerciable, chargeable, disciplinable, impeachable, indictable, punishable; criminal, illegal, illicit, unlawful; illegitimate, improper, wrongful

Near Antonyms: flawless, perfect, pure; guiltless, innocent

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