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Culprit

[ˈkʰʌɫpɹɪt]

The person or thing at fault for a problem or crime.

📖 Definitions of "Culprit"

noun
  1. 1

    The 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. 2

    A prisoner accused but not yet tried.

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