culprit — a person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkʌlprɪt/
Korean meaning: 범인, 가해자, 원인 제공자
Korean pronunciation: **컬**프릿
Example Sentences
- The real culprit behind my missing lunch was my own forgetfulness - I left it at home.
- After hours of investigation, they discovered that the cat was the culprit who knocked over the vase.
- The detective finally caught the culprit red-handed stealing bikes from the campus.
culprit
NOUN//ˈkʌlprɪt//
a person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed
The chocolate-covered child is clearly the culprit of the kitchen mess
The culprit preaches from the pulpit!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Anglo-Norman French 'culprit', derived from Old French 'culpable' (blameworthy) combined with 'prest' (ready). The term originated in English legal proceedings where a defendant was declared 'culprit' (guilty and ready to be tried).
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📝Examples
“The real culprit behind my missing lunch was my own forgetfulness - I left it at home.”
“After hours of investigation, they discovered that the cat was the culprit who knocked over the vase.”
“The detective finally caught the culprit red-handed stealing bikes from the campus.”
“Sugar is often considered the main culprit behind tooth decay.”
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