Culpable
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkʌlpəbəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Culpable is an adjective meaning Meriting condemnation, censure or blame, especially as something wrong, harmful or injurious; blameworthy, guilty.
Meaning
Meriting condemnation, censure or blame, especially as something wrong, harmful or injurious; blameworthy, guilty.
Example Sentences
I am culpable for stealing your money.
It would be […] impossible to list all the reasons why one might keep their sexuality hidden, and by no means is it culpable for a person to fear for their job or their family's esteem
Synonyms for culpable
Depending on context, synonyms include at fault, blameworthy, censurable, guilty, nocent, reprehensible.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include blameful, blameable, blamable, censurable, blameworthy, guilty.
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