as in blame
responsibility for wrongdoing or failure
cannot find culpability where there is neither knowledge that a crime has been committed nor evidence of intent to commit a crime
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Recent Examples of culpability
Daniel denied culpability, claiming that the funds supplied to Trevez had been for back pay performed while the couple were in Cuba.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
26 May 2026
Not Nico Harrison-level guilt, but culpability, which is why Kidd is no longer the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks.
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Mac Engel
may 20,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026
While both sides are poised to argue the intent and culpability of the May 2 shooting at future court dates, what isn’t up for debate is what happened next.
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Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
Multiple Democrats have come out in favor of ousting her, including two who called on her to resign shortly after the Ethics panel came back with its finding of her culpability.
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Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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News Desk,
Artforum,
26 May 2026
Not Nico Harrison-level guilt, but culpability, which is why Kidd is no longer the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks.
—
Mac Engel
may 20,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026
While both sides are poised to argue the intent and culpability of the May 2 shooting at future court dates, what isn’t up for debate is what happened next.
—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
Multiple Democrats have come out in favor of ousting her, including two who called on her to resign shortly after the Ethics panel came back with its finding of her culpability.
—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for culpability
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If emotions rise, pause to name the concern, then restate the common goal so the discussion shifts from blame toward practical steps and timelines everyone trusts.
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The blame game does not work anymore.
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There are other options, but regardless of what’s on the table for the future, burnout deserves to be taken seriously rather than explained away out of pride, guilt, or habit.
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“Culpability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/culpability. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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