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guilty
01
responsible for an illegal act or wrongdoing
Example
He pleaded guilty to the charges in court.
Being found guilty of fraud led to severe consequences for the businessman.
02
having done something that is not legal offense
03
feeling bad because of having done something wrong or not having done something that should have been done
Example
Despite her efforts to hide it, Sarah 's guilty expression betrayed her involvement in the prank.
Tom felt guilty for forgetting his friend's birthday and promised to make it up to him.
Word Family
guilt
Noun
guilty
Adjective
guiltily
Adverb
guiltily
Adverb
guiltiness
Noun
guiltiness
Noun
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