Culprit

noun

[ˈkʰʌɫpɹɪt]

Word Frequency: 1.3

Definitions

1.nounThe person or thing at fault for a problem or crime.

"I have tightened the loose bolt that was the culprit; it should work now."

2.nounA prisoner accused but not yet tried.

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