Decriminalize(v)
To do away with legal penalties for
Incriminate(v)
To reveal guilt or make (someone) appear guilty.
Recrimination(n)
An accusation made in reply; a counter charge.
Culpable(adj)
Deserving blame
Culprit(n)
One responsible for crime
Mea Culpa
interjection. Statement uttered to show personal responsibility
for a wrong
Onus(n)
Burden or obligation
Onerous(adj)
Unpleasant and burdensome
Exonerate(v)
To prove not guilty
Approbation(n)
Praise or approval
Reprobate(n)
A dishonest or immoral person; a scoundrel
Reprove(v)
to scold or criticize