/kulˈpaβle/
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Translation
guilty
Word origin
From Latin culpabilis ('blameworthy'), from culpa ('fault, blame'). The same root gives English culpable and culprit.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- culpabilis
- English cognates
- culpable, culprit
Grammar
Masc pluralculpables
Examples
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The judge found him guilty of the theft.
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I feel guilty for not having called.
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I am not guilty of anything.
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The one guilty of the theft spoke after several hours.
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Do not feel guilty for resting for a weekend.
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