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guilted

/ˈɡɪltɪd/

Meanings
verb
To commit offenses; act criminally.

Examples :

"The corrupt official guilted when he accepted bribes to approve illegal construction permits. "
guilt action moral emotion character human mind

Related Words

Illustration particularly

particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

(focus) Especially, extremely.

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

Illustration accepted

accepted verb

/æk.ˈsɛp.tɪd/

To receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval.

"My parents accepted my request to attend the school dance. "

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corrupt verb

/kəˈɹʌpt/

To make corrupt; to change from good to bad; to draw away from the right path; to deprave; to pervert.

"The politician's actions were meant to corrupt the public's trust in the government. "

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official noun

/əˈfɪʃəl/

An office holder invested with powers and authorities.

"David Barnes was the official charged with the running of the sports club."

Illustration illegal

illegal noun

/ɪˈliːɡəl/ /ɪˈli.ɡəl/

An illegal act or technique.

"Using a fake ID was the illegal that got him expelled from school. "

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construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

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influence noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

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visiting verb

/ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/

To habitually go to (someone in distress, sickness etc.) to comfort them. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.)

""For months, she was visiting her elderly neighbor, bringing meals and offering company as he recovered from surgery." "

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criminally adverb

/ˈkrɪmɪnəli/ /ˈkrɪmənəli/

In a criminal manner.

"The accountant criminally embezzled company funds for years without being caught. "

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approve verb

/əˈpɹuːv/

To sanction officially; to ratify; to confirm; to set as satisfactory.

"Although we may disagree with it, we must nevertheless approve the sentence handed down by the court-martial."

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offenses noun

/əˈfɛnsɪz/ /ɔˈfɛnsɪz/

The act of offending:

"The student listed several offenses that led to his detention, including talking in class and not doing his homework. "

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behaviour noun

/bɪˈheɪvjə/ /bɪˈheɪvjɚ/

The way a living creature behaves or acts.

"The teacher praised Sarah's good behaviour in class. "