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.
—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
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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.
—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
Noun
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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.—
Brian Melley,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
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In an interview with NBC4, the neighbor who called police expressed remorse for making the call.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Fans split over who carries the blame, from the fighter and his team to the commission and the promotion.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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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.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
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The Knicks likely don't have any regrets about that now.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The former president also expressed some regrets — such as the increase in political polarization during his two terms.—
Scott Bauer,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Noun
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An assist, a breathtaking last-gasp clearance, and some culpability in the Canadian equalizer.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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Then, during the criminal proceedings, he was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition, leaving his culpability in doubt.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
11 June 2026
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Most people don't develop body shame in a vacuum.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Ji-Na is open and confident while Fatima remains closed off, her shame about her sexuality deeply culturally ingrained.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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“Guilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guilt. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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