guilty

noun

(law) A verdict of a judge or jury on a defendant judged to have committed a crime.

(law) A plea by a defendant who does not contest a charge.

One who is declared guilty of a crime.

adjective

(law) Judged to have committed a crime.

Having a sense of guilt.

Responsible for a dishonest act.

Blameworthy.

Synonyms for guilty

culpableadj indictedv blameworthyadj indictableadj blamableadj blamefuladj incriminatedv criminaladj censurableadj remorsefuladj

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