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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“In truth, this is guilt by blood, this is hostage taking, this is transnational repression,” Ms. Kwok wrote on social media Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal

Out of their victory over sin and guilt, Hawthorne builds the “city on a hill” that the American republic would become: a dynamic vessel for people and ideas fleeing an exhausted Old World.

From The Wall Street Journal

Danielle believes no prison term could outweigh the lifelong regret and guilt Roberts carries, adding: "I think actually coming back into the community is harder because you've got to face people."

From BBC

"They're in a state of numbness and even disbelief but there will also be feelings of anger and guilt and fear and pain."

From BBC

At this point Williams located the report and "stated his dismay" at the admission of guilt.

From BBC

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