Culpable and Guiltless

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Culpable adjective - Deserving reproach or blame.

Usage example: are you any less culpable for murder if you acted in the heat of passion?

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Guiltless is an antonym for culpable in blameworthy topic.

Nearby Words: culpability, culpably

Guiltless adjective - Free from guilt or blame.

Usage example: if the jury acquits him, he is guiltless in the eyes of the law

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Culpable is an antonym for guiltless.

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