Complete Definition of "culprit"

English

Etymology
From L. culpa, fault via F. cul prit

Pronunciation
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Noun
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  1. The person or thing at fault for a problem or crime.

#:I tightened the loose bolt that was the culprit; it should work now.

Translations
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French: coupable|Coupable
Italian: colpevole
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Russian: виновник m
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Related terms
culpable
mea culpa

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