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Meaning of culprits
A person or thing that is responsible for something undesirable.
Etymology of culprits
The word "culprits" comes from the Latin "culpabilis," meaning "deserving blame" or "guilty," and the suffix "-it," which forms a noun indicating a person or thing that performs a certain action
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a person or thing that is responsible for something undesirable
Synonyms
offenders
wrongdoers
perpetrators
transgressors
delinquents
criminals
lawbreakers
miscreants
malefactors
villains
scoundrels
rascals
knaves
varlets
scapegoats
aggressors
assailants
attackers
felons
convicts
sinners
trespassers
violators
infringers
guilty parties
accomplices
coconspirators
accomplices
culprits
perpetrators
offenders
wrongdoers
miscreants
malefactors
lawbreakers
transgressors
delinquents
criminals
Definitions
- A person who has committed a crime or wrongdoing
- A person or thing that is responsible for something undesirable
Usage Examples
- The police are still searching for the culprits behind the robbery
- The culprits responsible for the environmental disaster have not been brought to justice
- The company has identified the culprits behind the data breach and is taking action against them
Antonyms
innocents
victims
bystanders
witnesses
benefactors
heroes
saviors
rescuers
protectors
defenders
champions
guardians
angels
altruists
philanthropists
humanitarians
do-gooders
beneficent people
innocent parties
non-participants
neutrals
peacemakers
mediators
arbiters