Looking for the meaning of the word GUILT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of GUILT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Guilt
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Old English gylt, of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɡɪlt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the fact of having committed a specified or implied offence or crime
Short Definition:fact of having committed offence or crime
Examples:- it is the duty of the prosecution to prove the prisoner's guilt
Word: Guilt
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɡɪlt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
make (someone) feel guilty, especially in order to induce them to do something
Short Definition:make (someone) feel guilty
Examples:- Celeste had been guilted into going by her parents
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