culpability

noun
UK: /ˌkʌl.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/
US: /ˌkʌl.pəˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/

  1. The state of being guilty or deserving blame for something that has happened.

    1. His culpability is clear to everyone here.
    2. The investigation will determine the full extent of her culpability in the accident.

  2. The degree to which someone deserves blame; the extent of one's responsibility for a wrong act.

    1. The judge determined the culpability of the defendant.
    2. Reducing the culpability of young offenders requires understanding their circumstances.

Synonyms

guilt responsibility fault liability

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "culpability" in English means: The state of being guilty or deserving blame for something that has happened., The degree to which someone deserves blame; the extent of one's responsibility for a wrong act..

The phonetic transcription of "culpability" is /ˌkʌl.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/ in British English and /ˌkʌl.pəˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "culpability": guilt, responsibility, fault, liability.

Example usage of "culpability": "His culpability is clear to everyone here.". More examples on the page.