guilty

Pluralguilties

1. 1
   did wrongadjective

   Having done something wrong or bad, like lying, cheating or causing harm.

   He was guilty of cheating on the test.

   She knew she was guilty of lying to her mom.

   UsageSay guilty of something: guilty of cheating.

   Oppositeinnocent

2. 2
   found by courtadjective

   Found by a court to have broken the law.

   The court found him guilty of theft and sent him to prison.

   After a long trial, she was finally found guilty.

   UsageA court finds someone guilty of a crime.

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3. 3
   feeling badadjective

   Feeling sorry or uncomfortable because you think you did something wrong.

   Like a heavy feeling in your stomach after you break a promise.

   She felt guilty about forgetting his birthday.

   He looked guilty after eating the last cookie.

   UsageSay you feel guilty about something you did.

   Similarashamed, remorseful, sheepish, contrite, regretful

   Oppositeunashamed, unrepentant, shameless

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4. 4
   pleanoun

   A statement in court where someone admits they did the crime.

   She entered a plea of guilty to avoid a long trial.

   The lawyer advised against a plea of guilty.

   UsageSomeone pleads guilty in court.

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5. 5
   verdictnoun

   A court's decision that a person did break the law.

   The judge read out a verdict of guilty, and the room went quiet.

   After two hours, the jury returned a verdict of guilty.

   UsageA jury returns a verdict of guilty.

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