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
He was set to go on trial in September, but on April 8, Heuermann appeared in court and admitted his guilt in all seven killings between 1993 and 2010.
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ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Since then, Losada says that he's been struggling with survivor's guilt and PTSD.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The documentary made the case, again, that Aziz and Islam were innocent, asserted Bradley’s guilt, and named other coconspirators.
—Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
Law enforcement tactics during the extensive investigation — including one officer encouraging Genrich to commit suicide — and prosecutorial misconduct during the trial fostered early and lingering doubts about Genrich’s guilt.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Since then, Losada says that he's been struggling with survivor's guilt and PTSD.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The documentary made the case, again, that Aziz and Islam were innocent, asserted Bradley’s guilt, and named other coconspirators.
—Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
Law enforcement tactics during the extensive investigation — including one officer encouraging Genrich to commit suicide — and prosecutorial misconduct during the trial fostered early and lingering doubts about Genrich’s guilt.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guilt
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The Miami Dolphins added an actual ton of beef to the defensive front in last year’s draft, and for half a season there seemed to be buyer’s remorse.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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Ball, for his part, expressed remorse for his actions.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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So when Devlin disappears, leaving behind a pool of blood on the living room carpet, the blame falls on the chief.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Hezbollah denied links to the attack calling in a statement for caution in assigning blame and judgment until the Lebanese army completes its investigation to determine the full circumstances of the incident.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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For many athletes, an injury of this magnitude could lead them down a dark path of regret, anger and even self-loathing, but with help from his village at TCU, Ibukun-Okeyode was able to forge his own path.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2026
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Their unexpected connection propels them on a road trip to San Francisco… As the landscapes shift from the bustling city to serene coastal towns, their relationship deepens, revealing vulnerabilities, regrets and dreams.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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Multiple Democrats have come out in favor of ousting her, including two who called on her to resign shortly after the Ethics panel came back with its finding of her culpability.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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While the Russian government has taken steps in the past to acknowledge the culpability of Soviet dictator Josef Stalin and his regime, some Russian-language commentators see the display as a massive step back toward denying the crimes of totalitarianism.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
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Sam knows the shame Hally has suffered from his father’s drunken sprees.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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But even some of TMZ’s usual detractors have applauded its pivot to name-and-shame political coverage.—
Paula Mejía,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Guilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guilt. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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