GUILT Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word guilt. (close relations)
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| remorse | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed) | ||||||
| blame | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed • a reproach for some lapse or misdeed adjective satellite • expletives used informally as intensifiers verb • put or pin the blame on • harass with constant criticism • attribute responsibility to | ||||||
| contrition | nounn | |||||
noun • sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation | ||||||
| culpability | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of guilt | ||||||
| penitence | nounn | |||||
noun • remorse for your past conduct | ||||||
| responsibility | nounn | |||||
noun • the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force • the proper sphere or extent of your activities • a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct | ||||||
| shame | nounn | |||||
noun • a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt • a state of dishonor • an unfortunate development verb • bring shame or dishonor upon • compel through a sense of shame • cause to be ashamed • surpass or beat by a wide margin | ||||||
| guiltiness | nounn | |||||
noun • the state of having committed an offense | ||||||
| guilt feelings | nounn | |||||
noun • remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense | ||||||
| guilt trip | nounn | |||||
noun • remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense | ||||||
| guilty conscience | nounn | |||||
noun • remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense | ||||||
