Synonyms of culpability

culpability

noun

ˌkəl-pə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• blame
• guilt
• onus
• fault
• complicity
• sinfulness
• accusation
• condemnation
• rap
• blameworthiness
• guiltiness
• remorse
• censure
• denunciation
• regret
• finger-pointing
• reproach
• shame
• self-reproach

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• innocence
• blamelessness
• guiltlessness
• faultlessness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of culpability

The family’s companies have settled many accusations of environmental violations by agreeing to pay fines and invest in better pollution prevention without admitting or denying culpability. — Molly Redden, ProPublica, 8 June 2026

The chain of events that led to this moment is contested, with those involved denying culpability. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 June 2026

Daniel denied culpability, claiming that the funds supplied to Trevez had been for back pay performed while the couple were in Cuba. — 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