Culprit vs. Perpetrator — What's the Difference?

A culprit, under English law properly the prisoner at the bar, is one accused of a crime. The term is used, generally, of one guilty of an offence.

To be responsible for; commit

One charged with an offense or crime.

One who perpetrates; especially, one who commits an offence or crime.

One guilty of a fault or crime.

One who perpetrates; esp., one who commits an offense or crime.

The person or thing at fault for a problem or crime.

Someone who perpetrates wrongdoing

A prisoner accused but not yet tried.

One accused of, or arraigned for, a crime, as before a judge.

One quilty of a fault; a criminal.

Someone who perpetrates wrongdoing