Word GUILTY: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

guilty

🇺🇸 [ˈɡɪlti]

Meanings

Having committed a crime or offense, or feeling responsible for wrongdoing. A guilty person is often judged or held accountable for their actions.

Examples

• The jury found the defendant guilty of all charges.
• She felt guilty for not telling the truth earlier.
• He was guilty of cheating during the exam.

Synonyms

responsible • culpable • at fault

Antonyms

innocent • blameless • exonerated