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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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And that’s perfectly OK for them, because they won’t suffer a pang of guilt because of their decision, and they won’t actually feel better about accepting the $150 if they give half of it away.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Years later, her complicity filled her with retroactive rage and guilt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 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

Clare watched her, his anger cooling into a rather unwelcome feeling of guilt.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman