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culpable

adjective

/ˈkʌlpəbl̩/

Meaning

deserving blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing

The judge found him culpable for the accident.

blameworthy, guilty, responsible, liable, at fault

innocent, blameless, faultless

culpable negligence, culpable conduct, deemed culpable

showing awareness or understanding; perceptive; shrewd

strongly infatuated or obsessed with someone or something

existing from birth, usually describing a disease or condition

fully developed and ready to eat; mature; ready for action or use

done secretly and dishonestly; deceitful

large in amount, size, or importance