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Culprit - Definition, Meaning, and Usage

Definition:

Culprit refers to a person who is responsible for committing a crime, offense, or wrongdoing. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is the cause of a problem or negative situation.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. Criminal or Offender:

In this sense, a culprit refers to a person who has committed a crime or offense. They are usually held accountable for their actions by law.

Example Sentence: The police finally captured the culprit who had been stealing from the neighborhood stores.

2. Cause of a Problem:

Here, a culprit signifies the cause or source of a problem or negative situation.

Example Sentence: Lack of communication was the culprit behind the misunderstanding between the friends.

Usage:

Culprit can be used in various contexts, including crime investigations, discussions about responsibility, and identification of causes for problems.

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