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Guilt is a feeling that you have done something wrong or bad or let someone down, or the state of having broken a law. (noun)
- When you feel bad about lying to your husband, this is an example of a time when you feel guilt.
- When you are arrested and you are sent to prison after a trial, this is an example of a time when a prosecutor has proved your guilt.
To guilt is to try to make someone feel bad or coerce someone into doing something by making him feel bad. (verb)
When you tell your friend over and over how sad and disappointed you will be if she does not come to your party, this is an example of a time when you try to guilt her into coming to your party.
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