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   guilty

   /ˈɡɪlti/

   adjective

   • 1. culpable of or responsible for a specified wrongdoing: "he was found guilty of manslaughter" Similar culpableto blameblameworthyblameableat faultin the wrongresponsibleanswerableaccountableliablecensurablereproachablecondemnablereprehensibleerringerrantdelinquentoffendingsinfulfeloniousiniquitouscriminalconvictedarchaic:peccantOpposite innocent
   • ▪ justly chargeable with a particular fault or error: "she was guilty of a serious error of judgement"
   • ▪ conscious of, affected by, or revealing a feeling of guilt: "he felt guilty about the way he had treated her" Similar ashamedguilt-riddenconscience-strickenremorsefulsorryregretfulcontriterepentantpenitentruefulabashedshamefacedsheepishhangdogmortifieddiscomfiteddistresseduncomfortablein sackcloth and ashesinformal:with one's tail between one's legsrare:compunctiousOpposite unrepentant
   • ▪ causing a feeling of guilt: "a guilty secret"

   Word Origin Old Englishgyltig (see guilt, -y1).

   Derivatives

   • 1. guiltily adverb
   • 2. guiltiness noun

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGUILTY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · GUILTY meaning: 1. feeling guilt: 2. responsible for breaking a law: 3. the person who has done something wrong…. Learn more.

3. www.betterhelp.com › advice › guilt14 Guilt Synonyms And When To Use Them | BetterHelp

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   Jul 17, 2024 · What is guilt? Guilt is defined as an involuntary emotion rooted in self-examination. When examined as the word of the day, guilt stems from the word “culpa” in Latin, Portuguese, and Spanish – in English, guilt is defined as “the fact of having committed a specified or implied offense or crime.”

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   Jun 28, 2024 · You can feel guilty for thinking or doing certain things or even for something you never did. In a nutshell, it’s not easy to define guilt. But there’s this idea that guilt is not the main emotion but more like a follow-up feeling.

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   What is the meaning of guilt?

   • Guilt is defined as an involuntary emotion rooted in self-examination. When examined as the word of the day, guilt stems from the word “culpa” in Latin, Portuguese, and Spanish – in English, guilt is defined as “the fact of having committed a specified or implied offense or crime.”

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   What is a synonym for guilt?

   • The following list of guilt synonyms could help you better articulate your feelings. Culpability, in short, is blame. When you feel culpable, it may mean that you are blaming yourself for something you feel you are responsible for: something you did or left undone. Either way, culpability is often perceived.

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   What is Catholic guilt?

   • According to the website Catholic Spiritual Direction, guilt is a by-product of an informed conscience but "Catholic" guilt is often confused with scrupulosity, and an overly scrupulous conscience is an exaggeration of healthy guilt. [better source needed]

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   How does guilt affect a person?

   • Guilt, like any emotion, may be significant. Healthy feelings of guilt may help us make moral and universally acceptable decisions about our behavior. People who frequently feel guilt may be empathetic to others or consider the consequences of their actions. Guilt can have an impact on the self and interpersonal relationships.

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6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › guilt feelingsGuilt feelings - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   5 days ago · Definitions of guilt feelings. noun. remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense. synonyms: guilt, guilt trip, guilty conscience. see more.

7. www.britannica.com › topic › criminal-lawCriminal law | Definition, Types, Examples, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jul 13, 2024 · Criminal law, the body of law that defines criminal offenses, regulates the apprehension, charging, and trial of suspected persons, and fixes penalties and modes of treatment applicable to convicted offenders. Learn more about the principles and types of criminal law in this article.

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   5 days ago · Catholic guilt. A confessional, used by Catholics to confess their sins. Catholic guilt is the reported excess guilt felt by Catholics and lapsed Catholics. [1] Guilt is remorse for having committed some offense or wrong, real or imagined. [2]

9. www.britannica.com › topic › criminal-lawCriminal law - Elements, Punishment, Defense | Britannica

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   Jul 13, 2024 · Criminal law - Elements, Punishment, Defense: It is generally agreed that the essential ingredients of any crime are (1) a voluntary act or omission (actus reus), accompanied by (2) a certain state of mind (mens rea). An act may be any kind of voluntary human behaviour.