guilt (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɡɪlt/

Definition

The fact of having committed a specified or implied offense or crime.

Examples

• He was found guilty of murder.

• The jury's verdict was guilty.

• She confessed her guilt to the authorities.

How to Use guilt

guilty of (prepositional phrase)

Responsible for committing a crime or wrongdoing. — "He was found guilty of theft."

feeling of guilt (collocation)

The sensation of having done something wrong. — "She had a persistent feeling of guilt about not visiting her parents."

Synonyms of guilt

Words with a similar meaning to guilt:

• blame
• culpability
• remorse
• sin

Antonyms of guilt

Words with the opposite meaning to guilt:

• innocence
• blamelessness

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