ˈkəlpəbəl adjective
Etymology: Middle English coupable, culpabil, from Middle French coupable, culpable, from Latin culpabilis, from culpare to blame (from culpa ) + -abilis -able
1. obsolete : guilty , criminal
2. : meriting condemnation or censure especially as criminal
culpable plotters
culpable homicides
or as conducive to accident, loss, or disaster
culpable negligence
is it not … culpable and unworthy, thus beforehand to slur her honor — P.B.Shelley
Synonyms: see blameworthy