guilt

//ɡɪlt//
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Noun

1

The fact or state of having committed an offense, crime, violation, or wrong, especially against moral or penal law; culpability.

The jury determined his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

2

A feeling of responsibility or remorse for some offense, crime, wrong, etc., whether real or imagined.

She felt guilt about lying to her parents.