culprit

Definition

  • noun: a person who has committed a crime or done something wrong
  • noun: one accused of or charged with a crime
  • often used figuratively
  • synonyms: criminal, transgressor

Examples

  • Lack of exercise and poor diet are the chief/main/real 'culprits' in heart disease.

  • The police eventually located the 'culprits'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) His Majesty has been informed of the theft. He is flying home... from Washington. I expect an arrest any moment now. I do not share your optimism. We know the culprit is still within our borders. All the airports... and railways stations are being watched. While your men are searching for (..)
    1975 The Return of the Pink Panther