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Moderateguilty
The correct spelling is guilty.
How to pronounce guilty
/ˈɡɪl.ti/
nounIPA: /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.A plea by a defendant who does not contest a charge.
- 2.A verdict of a judge or jury on a defendant judged to have committed a crime.
- 3.One who is declared guilty of a crime.
adjective
- 1.Responsible for a dishonest act.
- 2.Judged to have committed a crime.
- 3.Having a sense of guilt.
- 4.Blameworthy.
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