guilt
Translation
guilt, culpability, blame
Examples
He was overcome with guilt.
He was overcome with guilt.
Her guilt was proven in court.
Her guilt was proven in court.
Grammar Patterns
((a feeling of)) guilt ((about/for sth.)) the feeling of being responsible for something wrong She had a feeling of guilt about leaving him.
guilt ((of sb.)) the fact of having committed a crime The prosecution has to prove the defendant's guilt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: culpability, blame, remorse; Antonyms: innocence
Etymology
From Old English 'gylt' meaning 'crime, sin, fault'.
Memory Tips
'Guilt' sounds a bit like 'killed'. Imagine the guilt someone would feel after doing something terrible.