What do you mean by culprit?

1 : one accused of or charged with a crime The culprit pleaded “not guilty.” 2 : one guilty of a crime or a fault The culprit expressed remorse at his sentencing. 3 : the source or cause of a problem Lack of exercise and poor diet are the main culprits in heart disease.

Is Culprit a bad word?

The word culprit comes from the Anglo French words cul prit, a contraction of culpable, which means “deserving blame.” A culprit isn’t always a person; it can be anything that caused something bad to happen — even a sock left on the steps can be a culprit if it makes you slip and fall.

What is the opposite of culprit?

culprit. Antonyms: example, pattern, model, hero, saint. Synonyms: offender, criminal, delinquent, malefactor.

How do you use culprit?

Culprit in a Sentence ?

1. The severe drought is the culprit behind the death of the orange trees.
2. After much research, scientists identified the culprit of the disease as a genetic disorder.
3. Fortunately the culprit was arrested without anyone being harmed.

Is there a way to watch trees in Kannada?

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Are there any Kannada trees in Kabini resort?

We were holidaying at a resort in Kabini few months back. Every tree at the resort had a board which gave its English name , Botanical name and Kannada name.So this post is written compiling all those information.

Which is an example of a culprit in English?

Literally, then, a culprit was one who was ready to be proven guilty. English then borrowed the word for one accused of a wrongdoing. Recent Examples on the Web But businesses of all stripes can’t find enough workers to meet the demand, a shortcoming deemed the chief culprit in April’s disappointing job gains.