adjective
1
BAD : The jury charged the defendant guilty.
GOOD : The jury found the defendant guilty.
BAD : He was tried and judged guilty of murder.
GOOD : He was tried and found guilty of murder.
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find sb guilty/innocent : 'Despite the flimsy evidence, the jury found her guilty.' 'The accused was found guilty and sentenced to five years' imprisonment.'
2
BAD : They feel guilty of neglecting their duty.
GOOD : They feel guilty about neglecting their duty.
BAD : A lot of women feel guilty to leave their children alone or with another person.
GOOD : A lot of women feel guilty about leaving their children alone or with another person.
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(be) guilty of a crime or doing something wrong: 'The jury found the defendant guilty of murder.' 'He was guilty of driving without a licence or insurance.'
(feel) guilty about (doing) sth = ashamed: 'I still feel guilty about not visiting her while she was in hospital.'