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Definitions

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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Is it a lack of societal residual guilt from the Holocaust?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

We’ll include advice from experts on how to move past the guilt and actually fix our finances.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

In the new world of capital jurisprudence, however, nothing is simple, even when it could help determine the guilt or innocence of someone who faces execution.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

Bernie said that the family spoke about their guilt in how McCullagh was "on his own" in the days and weeks following Natalie's murder.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

There was a twitch in the woman’s eyes; whether repulsion or fear or guilt, or some bleak mixture of the three, Christopher couldn’t tell.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell