GUILTS Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

guilt

noun

ˈgilt

Definition of guilt

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 Decades later, the past resurfaces, forcing them to confront old wounds, guilt, and the possibility of revenge in a country which has lost its innocence. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 July 2026 Finally, truly respecting time off, with no guilt for employees disconnecting, demonstrates a supportive culture. — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Although stickier questions of guilt and accountability arise, Meriwether doesn’t waste time on an initial murder mystery. — Judy Berman, Time, 27 July 2026 Kohberger wrote that he was convinced that actual guilt was not an important factor in considering the plea acceptance. — Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for guilt

Recent Examples of Synonyms for guilt

Noun

The defense attorney said her client feels immense remorse for what both his family and Styles’ family have been through.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Sensing his son’s remorse for his hurtful words, dad was then able to have what seemed to be a helpful conversation with him about consent, accountability, and what to do when teasing crosses the line.

— Christian Dashiell, Parents, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of remorse

Noun

Perez Hilton has expressed deep regret, particularly for stirring panic and fear among Hollywood celebrities through his popular blogsite.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
Looking back at the work and seeing its effect on a new generation of filmmakers and fans, Araki has no regrets.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of regret

Noun

But the legal system’s binary standard—sane and guilty, or insane and not—fits imperfectly with human intuitions about culpability in tragedies like the Clancys’.

— Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 30 July 2026
However, both may profoundly influence culpability, competency, and the fairness of criminal proceedings.

— Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of culpability

Noun

Portugal are stacked with world-class talent in midfield, and there is no shame in losing out on a spot to Vitinha, Bernardo Silva, Joao Neves or Bruno Fernandes.

— Elias Burke, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
The idea with the channels seems to be that making the secret, private shame of scrolling into a collaborative activity will give it a new place in the home.

— Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026