guilty

Engleski

Etymology

From Middle English gilty, gulty, from Old English gyltiġ (offending, guilty); equivalent to guilt +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

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  • (US) MFA(ključ): /ˈɡɪl.ti/
  • Rime: -ɪlti

Adjective

guilty (comparative guiltier or more guilty, superlative guiltiest or most guilty)

  1. Responsible for a dishonest act.
    He was guilty of cheating at cards.
  2. (law) Judged to have committed a crime.
    The guilty man was led away.
  3. Having a sense of guilt.
    Do you have a guilty conscience?
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  4. Blameworthy.
    I have a guilty secret.
    • Šablon:RQ:Thackeray Pendennis
    • Šablon:RQ:Besant Ivory Gate
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Noun

guilty (plural guilties)

  1. (law) A plea by a defendant who does not contest a charge.
  2. (law) A verdict of a judge or jury on a defendant judged to have committed a crime.
  3. One who is declared guilty of a crime.
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