Unit 10 Vocab Flashcards by David Vela | Brainscape

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Decriminalize

A

To do away with legal penalties for

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CRIMIN

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Crime, charge of crime

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Incriminate

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To reveal guilt or make (someone) appear guilty

Syn: Implicate Ant: Acquit

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Recrimination

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An accusation made in reply; a counter charge

Syn: Rebuke

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CULP

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To blame

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Culpable

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Deserving blame

Syn: Liable Ant: Blameless

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Culprit

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One responsible for a crime

Syn: Perpetrator

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Mea Culpa

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Statement uttered to show personal responsibility for a wrong

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ONUS/ONER

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Burden

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Onus

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Burden or obligation

Syn: Duty

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Onerous

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Unpleasant and burdensome

Syn: Demanding Ant: Easy

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Exonerate

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To prove not guilty

Syn: Acquit Ant: Condemn, convict

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PROB/PROV

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Prove good, approve

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Approbation

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Praise or approval

Syn: Commendation Ant: Condemnation

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Reprobate

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A dishonest or immoral person; a scoundrel

Syn: Delinquent

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Reprove

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To scold or criticize

Syn: Chide Ant: Praise