Definitions

1. verb

to attribute blame or guilt to someone or something

“The investigation aimed to culpate the company for the environmental disaster.”

2. verb

to charge or accuse someone of a crime or wrongdoing

“The lawyer worked tirelessly to culpate her client of the serious charges.”

3. noun

the act of attributing blame or guilt to someone or something

“The culpate of the employee was a major point of contention in the company meeting.”

4. noun

the state of being blamed or accused of a crime or wrongdoing

“The employee was in a state of culpate after being accused of the theft.”