adjective
deserving blame.
mercy killings are less culpable than ‘ordinary’ murders
to blame,guilty,at fault,in the wrong,blameworthy,blameable,censurable,reproachable,reprovable,found wanting,responsible,answerable,liable,accountable
adjective
responsible for wrongdoing and deserving of censure or blame.
culpable,reprehensible,indefensible,inexcusable,guilty,criminal,delinquent,sinful,wicked,wrong,evil,shameful,discreditable,to blame,at fault,blameable,condemnable,censurable,reproachable,responsible,answerable,offending,erring,errant,in the wrong,reprovable
adjective
Embarrassed or guilty because of one’s actions, characteristics, or associations.
you should be ashamed of yourself
sorry,shamefaced,abashed,sheepish,guilty,conscience-stricken,guilt-ridden,contrite,remorseful,repentant,penitent,hangdog,regretful,rueful,apologetic
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