Examples of “guilt” in a Sentence

noun The fact of having done something wrong; responsibility for an offense.

• The jury found no proof of his guilt, so he was released.
• She admitted her guilt and apologized to the court.
• The evidence pointed clearly to his guilt.

noun A troubled feeling of having done something wrong.

• A wave of guilt hit him when he saw the broken vase.
• She felt guilt for forgetting her friend's birthday.
• He was consumed by guilt after the argument.

verb To make someone feel guilty, especially to influence their behavior.

• My aunt always tries to guilt us into visiting every Sunday.
• Don't let anyone guilt you into doing something you don't want to do.
• Stop trying to guilt me into lending you money.