culprits

Meanings

• noun

  Persons who have committed an offense or wrong.

  - "The thief was the culprit of the stolen jewels."
  - "The culprits were caught red-handed."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with culprits
punts , hunts , munts , junts

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Variants

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culprit , culprits

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Etymology

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Originated from the Old French word 'culpable', meaning 'deserving of blame'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'culprit' first appeared in English in the 14th century.

2. In some legal systems, a culprit can be punished more severely than an accomplice.

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Related Concepts

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1. criminals: Culprits are a specific type of criminals, those who have been identified and charged with a crime.

2. suspects: Culprits are often referred to as suspects before being identified and charged.

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Culture

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In literature, 'culprits' are often used to create suspense and intrigue. In art, they are depicted as shadowy figures or suspects. In music, the term is used metaphorically to describe the root cause of a problem.

How to Memorize "culprits"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people huddled together, whispering and pointing fingers at each other. This is a visual representation of culprits.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'culprits' with the word 'guilty'. Remember, culprits are those who have committed a wrongdoing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Caught in the Act' to remember the definition of culprits.

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