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GUILT Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word guilt. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For GUILT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for guilt, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
blame compunction condition fault mistake offense remorse responsibility self-reproach sin status transgression trespass wrongdoing

Alternatives for REMORSE

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