GUILT Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word guilt. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for GUILT
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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 |