consider blameworthy

[kənˈsɪdər ˈbleɪmwɜrði]

verb phrase

considerar culpável; julgar repreensível

1. to regard or judge someone as deserving blame or criticism for an action or omission

The court considered the defendant blameworthy for the negligent behavior.

O tribunal considerou o réu culpável pelo comportamento negligente.

2. to hold someone morally or legally responsible for something wrong

We should not consider her blameworthy for circumstances beyond her control.

Não devemos considerá-la culpável por circunstâncias além do seu controle.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

considerar culpável; julgar responsável

common usage in legal and formal contexts

Portugal

considerar censurável; reputar responsável

slightly more formal; 'censurável' emphasizes the deserving of criticism

São Paulo

considerar culpável

standard legal terminology

Rio de Janeiro

achar culpado; julgar responsável

more colloquial variant of formal usage

hold someone accountable

lay blame at someone's feet

pin the blame on someone

find someone at fault

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