guilt

[gilt] / gɪlt /

NOUN

blame; bad conscience over responsibility

Synonyms

STRONGEST

culpability disgrace indiscretion liability regret remorse responsibility shame sin stigma

STRONG

answerability blameworthiness contrition crime criminality delinquency dereliction dishonor error failing fault infamy iniquity lapse malfeasance malpractice misbehavior misconduct misstep offense onus penitence self-condemnation self-reproach sinfulness solecism transgression wickedness wrong

WEAK

malefaction peccability

Antonyms

STRONGEST

happiness honor irresponsibility pride respect satisfaction

STRONG

advantage behavior benefit blessing correction good goodness kindness manners obedience perfection right strength success virtue

WEAK

innocence

Example Sentences

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But I was at once overcome with guilt.

From Literature

Looking at Wolf waiting patiently, Torak felt a twinge of guilt.

From Literature

I felt a twinge of guilt for lying to him.

From Literature

I feel a pang of guilt watching him go, wondering if I should have relented.

From Literature

Only a frank admission of guilt and full co-operation avoided a larger fine - and a potential points penalty.

From BBC