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1
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Decriminalize

A

To do away with legal penalties for

2
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Incriminate

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To reveal guilt or make (someone) appear guilty

Syn: Implicate Ant: Acquit

3
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Recrimination

A

An accusation made in reply; a counter charge

Syn: Rebuke

4
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CULP

A

To blame

5
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Culpable

A

Deserving blame

Syn: Liable Ant: Blameless

6
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Culprit

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One responsible for a crime

Syn: Perpetrator

7
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Mea Culpa

A

Statement uttered to show personal responsibility for a wrong

8
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ONUS/ONER

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Burden

9
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Onus

A

Burden or obligation

Syn: Duty

10
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Onerous

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Unpleasant and burdensome

Syn: Demanding Ant: Easy

11
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Exonerate

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To prove not guilty

Syn: Acquit Ant: Condemn, convict

12
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PROB/PROV

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Prove good, approve

13
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Approbation

A

Praise or approval

Syn: Commendation Ant: Condemnation

14
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Reprobate

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A dishonest or immoral person; a scoundrel

Syn: Delinquent

15
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Reprove

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To scold or criticize

Syn: Chide Ant: Praise

16
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CRIMIN

A

Crime, charge of crime