Definition of Culprit
the individual or thing responsible for an offense or crime
Examples of Culprit in a sentence
The severe drought is the culprit behind the death of the orange trees. 🔊
After much research, scientists identified the culprit of the disease as a genetic disorder. 🔊
Fortunately the culprit was arrested without anyone being harmed. 🔊
According to civil rights leaders, the police only put forth effort to capture a culprit when he is a member of a minority race. 🔊
The mechanic said the culprit of my car’s flapping noise was a frayed fan belt. 🔊
As the culprit ran from law enforcement officers, he fell and broke his ankle. 🔊
Until the doctor identifies the culprit of the infection, he cannot determine a course of treatment. 🔊
The arson investigator determined a faulty wire was the culprit behind the fire. 🔊
During a press conference, the police shared a sketch of the culprit believed to be responsible for a series of burglaries. 🔊
The winner of the board game is the person who first identifies the culprit behind the murder. 🔊
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