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Definition guilt in British English

guilt noun

[uncountable] noun
/ɡɪlt/
1

a feeling of being ashamed and sorry because you have done something wrong

Example

Instead of satisfaction she felt only guilt.

Example

I often felt swamped by guilt at having left my children.

Example

Her husband's death left her with an overwhelming sense of guilt.

Example

She felt a sudden twinge of guilt.

Synonyms and related words
shame embarrassment guilt
2

the fact that someone has committed a crime

Example

It now remains for the jury to decide on the defendant's guilt or innocence.

Synonyms and related words
acquit acquittal affiliation order
Definition guilt in British English