GUILTY CONSCIENCE Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase guilty conscience. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for GUILTY CONSCIENCE
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compunction | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed) | ||||||||
contrition | nounn | |||||||
noun • sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation | ||||||||
penitence | nounn | |||||||
noun • remorse for your past conduct | ||||||||
regret | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment verb • feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about • feel sad about the loss or absence of • decline formally or politely • express with regret | ||||||||
remorse | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed) | ||||||||
self-reproach | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed) • the act of blaming yourself | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
guilt | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of having committed an offense • remorse caused by feeling responsible for some 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 |