CEFR B1

guilt

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: blame, culpability, remorse, sin

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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."

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