Unit 10 Vocab Flashcards
Decriminalize
To do away with legal penalties for
Incriminate
To reveal guilt or make (someone) appear guilty
Syn: Implicate Ant: Acquit
Recrimination
An accusation made in reply; a counter charge
Syn: Rebuke
CULP
To blame
Culpable
Deserving blame
Syn: Liable Ant: Blameless
Culprit
One responsible for a crime
Syn: Perpetrator
Mea Culpa
Statement uttered to show personal responsibility for a wrong
ONUS/ONER
Burden
Onus
Burden or obligation
Syn: Duty
Onerous
Unpleasant and burdensome
Syn: Demanding Ant: Easy
Exonerate
To prove not guilty
Syn: Acquit Ant: Condemn, convict
PROB/PROV
Prove good, approve
Approbation
Praise or approval
Syn: Commendation Ant: Condemnation
Reprobate
A dishonest or immoral person; a scoundrel
Syn: Delinquent
Reprove
To scold or criticize
Syn: Chide Ant: Praise