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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Survivor Guilt.
Survivor Guilt - as a noun
A deep feeling of guilt often experienced by those who have survived some catastrophe that took the lives of many others; derives in part from a feeling that they did not do enough to save the others who perished and in part from feelings of being unworthy relative to those who died
Example: "Survivor guilt was first noted in those who survived the holocaust"
Example Sentences
"He experienced survivor guilt after the tragic accident that claimed the lives of his friends."
"Many soldiers suffer from survivor guilt after witnessing the loss of their comrades in battle."
"She couldn't overcome her survivor guilt following the airplane crash."
"The survivor guilt was overwhelming for the sole survivor of the plane crash."
"He sought therapy to cope with his survivor guilt and traumatic memories."
