Unit X Flashcards
Decriminalize (v).
To do away with legal penalties for
Incriminate (v).
To reveal guilt, or to make (someone) feel guilty
Syn: implicate
Ant: acquit
Recrimination (n).
An accusation made in reply; a counter charge
Syn: rebuke
Culpare; culpatum
To blame
Culpable (adj).
Deserving blame
Syn: liable
Ant: blameless
Culprit (n).
One responsible for a crime
Syn: perpetrator
Mea Culpa (interjection)
Statement uttered to show personal responsibility for a wrong
Onus
Burden
Onus (n).
Burden or obligation
Onerous (adj).
Unpleasant and burdensome
Syn: demanding
Ant: easy
Exonerate (v).
To prove not guilty
Syn: acquit
Ant: convict
Probare; probatum
Prove good; approve
Approbation (n).
Praise or approval
Syn: commendation
Ant: condemnation
Reprobate (n).
A dishonest or immoral person; a scoundrel
Syn: delinquent
Reprove (v).
To scold or criticize
Syn: chide
Ant: praise
