Guilty

noun

/ˈɡɪl.ti/

Word Frequency: 16.3

Definitions

1.nounA plea by a defendant who does not contest a charge.

2.nounA verdict of a judge or jury on a defendant judged to have committed a crime.

3.nounOne who is declared guilty of a crime.

4.adjectiveResponsible for a dishonest act.

"He was guilty of cheating at cards."

5.adjectiveJudged to have committed a crime.

"The guilty man was led away."

6.adjectiveHaving a sense of guilt.

"Do you have a guilty conscience?"

7.adjectiveBlameworthy.

"I have a guilty secret."

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