culpable

Definitions

Deserving of blame or censure for a wrongdoing.

Guilty of a crime or an error.

Examples

The jury found the defendant culpable for the damages caused by his negligence.

Although he did not pull the trigger, he was still considered culpable for his role in the conspiracy.

Synonyms

guilty blameworthy at fault responsible liable reprehensible censurable

Antonyms

innocent blameless guiltless faultless exonerated acquitted virtuous