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guilt

/ɡɪlt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does guilt mean?

noun, verb

A feeling of responsibility or remorse for a wrong committed, or a sense of shame or guilt for a perceived wrong.

Example

"The weight of guilt hung over her like a cloud, making it hard to sleep at night."

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