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guilt

The correct spelling is guilt.

How to pronounce guilt

noun

IPA: /ɡɪlt/

Say it like: Gui-lt

The correct spelling is guilt. Responsibility for wrongdoing. For example: "He didn't want to do it, but his wife guilted him into it."

Usage Examples

He didn't want to do it, but his wife guilted him into it.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Responsibility for wrongdoing.
  2. 2.The state of having been found guilty or admitted guilt in legal proceedings.
  3. 3.The regret of having done wrong.

verb

  1. 1.To commit offenses; act criminally.
  2. 2.To cause someone to feel guilt, particularly in order to influence their behaviour.

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