1
as in remorse
a feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing
he was wracked with guilt after he accidentally broke his sister's antique grandfather clock
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as in blame
responsibility for wrongdoing or failure
the chief financial officer was saddled with the guilt for the company's failure
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Recent Examples of guilt
Quiet honesty helps your quick mind rest, while your natural curiosity finds new paths that do not carry old guilt.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
This is a wonderful option and might do a lot to assuage the guilt the letter writers are feeling.
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R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Neither Cola’s guilt over her actions nor her reasons for doing them appeased Carrie.
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Sabrina Reed,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Stunned by the image, Charlie is overwhelmed by memories and guilt, and begins clutching his chest in an apparent heart attack.
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Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for guilt
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
This is a wonderful option and might do a lot to assuage the guilt the letter writers are feeling.
—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Neither Cola’s guilt over her actions nor her reasons for doing them appeased Carrie.
—
Sabrina Reed,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Stunned by the image, Charlie is overwhelmed by memories and guilt, and begins clutching his chest in an apparent heart attack.
—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for guilt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guilt
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Voters have expressed remorse In the years since Brexit, Britain’s political landscape has fractured, with declining support for the two long-dominant parties, Conservatives and Labour.
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In an interview with NBC4, the neighbor who called police expressed remorse for making the call.
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Fans split over who carries the blame, from the fighter and his team to the commission and the promotion.
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Sellers place a lot of blame on Sundance’s online platform, but a major factor is streamers became primary buyers of Sundance films — and then the streamers opted out of compression and bet on ubiquity.
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In a pricey travel year, travelers are adopting savvy strategies to enjoy high-end experiences with less financial regret.
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The independent channel exposes that mistake early enough to stop it from becoming a warehouse full of regret.
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An assist, a breathtaking last-gasp clearance, and some culpability in the Canadian equalizer.
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Then, during the criminal proceedings, he was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition, leaving his culpability in doubt.
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According to Ronan, many individuals arrive at treatment carrying significant emotional burdens that include shame, disappointment, trauma, and self-doubt.
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The conditions that drive transmission — silence, shame, and avoidance — remain largely unchanged.
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“Guilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guilt. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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