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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That makes sense: Mr. Scorsese’s work bristled with New York sin, guilt and violence, while the author’s three subjects were all schooled and made their homes and films in California.

From The Wall Street Journal

Casting Hannibal as an implacable enemy of Rome from his earliest childhood merely served to assuage Roman guilt for Carthage’s terrible end.

From The Wall Street Journal

Camille has been angry with Mom all summer, convinced of her guilt in a way that both surprised and depressed me.

From Literature

Continuing indefinitely out of guilt is neither noble nor practical; instead, it puts everyone else’s needs above your own.

From MarketWatch

Caroline Rees KC, prosecuting, said: "Morgan has spun a web of lies and deceit in an attempt to cover up his guilt."

From BBC

guilt

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