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blamable

[/ˈbleɪ.mə.bəl/]
adjective
culpável
1. deserving blame; responsible for something wrong or bad
The driver was blamable for the accident due to reckless driving.
O motorista era culpável pelo acidente devido à condução imprudente.
2. worthy of criticism or censure
His blamable negligence caused serious consequences.
Sua negligência culpável causou consequências graves.
Synonyms
blameworthyculpablereprehensiblecensurableguiltyresponsibleaccountable
Antonyms
blamelessinnocentfaultlessirreproachableguiltless

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
culpável
most common usage
Brazil
responsável
alternative; emphasizes responsibility
Portugal
censurável
emphasizes the aspect of deserving criticism
Portugal
repreensível
formal usage; emphasizes reprehensibility

Related Idioms & Phrases

to be at fault
to bear responsibility
to deserve blame
to be in the wrong
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