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Culprit

usgb/ˈkʌlprɪt/Volume
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Problem Responsibility

Use 'culprit' to highlight who or what is to blame for a negative situation.

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The overworked server was the true culprit for the data loss.
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Informal Investigations

'Culprit' can be used informally to refer to the cause of small, everyday problems.

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Who's the culprit behind this kitchen mess?
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Not Always Criminal

Remember that 'culprit' doesn't solely refer to crimes; it can also be someone causing minor troubles.

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The squirrels are the culprits for our garden mayhem.
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