guilty
adjective/ˈɡɪlti/
Frequency rank: #1,728 most common English word
Meaning
Having done something wrong or illegal; responsible for a crime.
Example sentence
The jury found him completely guilty of the crime.
Synonyms & related words
- responsible
- culpable
- liable
- blameworthy
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