guilt
Pronunciation: [ɡɪlt]
Word
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.
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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?
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