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guilty

The correct spelling is guilty.

How to pronounce guilty

/ˈɡɪl.ti/
noun

IPA: /ˈɡɪl.ti/

Say it like: Gui-ltee

The correct spelling is guilty. A plea by a defendant who does not contest a charge. For example: "He was guilty of cheating at cards."

Usage Examples

He was guilty of cheating at cards.

The guilty man was led away.

Do you have a guilty conscience?

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A plea by a defendant who does not contest a charge.
  2. 2.A verdict of a judge or jury on a defendant judged to have committed a crime.
  3. 3.One who is declared guilty of a crime.

adjective

  1. 1.Responsible for a dishonest act.
  2. 2.Judged to have committed a crime.
  3. 3.Having a sense of guilt.
  4. 4.Blameworthy.

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