guilty party

noun
UK: /ˌɡɪlti ˈpɑːti/
US: /ˌɡɪlti ˈpɑːrti/

  1. The person who did something wrong or illegal.

    1. He is the guilty party in this case.
    2. The police are still trying to find the guilty party responsible for the crime.

  2. Someone responsible for a problem or mistake.

    1. She was the guilty party who broke the vase.
    2. Determining the guilty party is crucial for resolving the conflict fairly and efficiently.

Synonyms

culprit wrongdoer

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "guilty party" in English means: The person who did something wrong or illegal., Someone responsible for a problem or mistake..

The phonetic transcription of "guilty party" is /ˌɡɪlti ˈpɑːti/ in British English and /ˌɡɪlti ˈpɑːrti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "guilty party": culprit, wrongdoer.

Example usage of "guilty party": "He is the guilty party in this case.". More examples on the page.