guilt

/ɡɪlt/
noun
  1. The fact of having committed a crime or done something wrong.
    • She admitted her guilt and apologized for the mistake.
    • The evidence proved his guilt beyond any doubt.
    • The jury had to decide on the defendant's guilt or innocence.
  2. A feeling of responsibility or remorse for having done something wrong.
    • Her guilt kept her awake at night, thinking about the accident.
    • They shared a feeling of guilt for not helping their neighbor sooner.
    • He felt a deep sense of guilt after lying to his friend.
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verb
  1. To make someone feel guilty, often to influence their behavior.
    • He guilted his brother into lending him money by bringing up past favors.
    • She tried to guilt him into coming to the party by saying he never spends time with her.
    • Don't let them guilt you into doing something you don't want to do.
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