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Culprits

Verb / ˈkʌlprɪts / Another word for culprits — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The definition of 'culprits' is the people who have committed a crime or are responsible for a wrongdoing.

Synonyms & similar words

culprit perpetrator offenders criminals wrongdoers perpetrators miscreants malefactors delinquents lawbreakers felons convicts villains outlaws culpables transgressors evildoers malevolent scoundrels rascals blackguards

Example sentences

  1. The culprits stole the cookies from the jar.
  2. The police are searching for the culprits of the robbery.
  3. The teacher caught the culprits cheating on the test.
  4. The culprits were punished for their actions.
  5. The culprits admitted to their wrongdoing.

Quotes

  • Justice is the constant and perpetual will to allot to every man his due. - Domitus Ulpianus
  • The only sin is mediocrity. - Martha Graham
  • The first and greatest victory is to conquer yourself. - Plato

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