GUILT


Meaning of GUILT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ gɪlt ]

1.

Guilt is an unhappy feeling that you have because you have done something wrong or think that you have done something wrong.

Her emotions had ranged from anger to guilt in the space of a few seconds...

Some cancer patients experience strong feelings of guilt.

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2.

Guilt is the fact that you have done something wrong or illegal.

The trial is concerned only with the determination of guilt according to criminal law...

You weren’t convinced of Mr Matthews’ guilt.

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