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guilt

Pronunciation: [ɡɪlt]

Word

Learn how to use guilt in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “emotion”

(noun) the feeling of being responsible for doing something wrong. It's when you think you made a mistake or hurt someone, and it makes you feel bad inside.

Example

She felt a deep sense of guilt after she accidentally broke her friend's toy.

Example

He didn't feel any guilt after lying to his parents.

Example

Why do you think people feel guilt when they do something wrong?

Context: “law”

(noun) the responsibility for committing a crime or an offense. It's when a person is found to have done something illegal, and they are held accountable for it.

Example

The jury declared him innocent, so he was free from any guilt.

Example

There was enough evidence to prove her guilt in the robbery case.

Example

What does it mean to establish someone's guilt in a court of law?

Context: “emotion”

(verb) to make someone feel responsible or bad about something they have done. It can happen when someone reminds you of a mistake you made.

Example

The teacher didn't want to guilt the students for being late but simply reminded them to be on time.

Example

She tried not to guilt him for not helping with the chores.

Example

How do you think it's fair to guilt someone for their actions?

How to pronounce guilt

Pronunciation: [ɡɪlt]

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