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
An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
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Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
And felt this extreme guilt, right?
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Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2026
Detective Mark Fisher took the witness stand Thursday and said the evidence pointed to the defendant's guilt.
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Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The strategy here is guilt by association.
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Gaby Del Valle,
The Verge,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for guilt
Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
And felt this extreme guilt, right?
—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2026
Detective Mark Fisher took the witness stand Thursday and said the evidence pointed to the defendant's guilt.
—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The strategy here is guilt by association.
—
Gaby Del Valle,
The Verge,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for guilt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guilt
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The communication reportedly did not seek payment and included language expressing remorse, a detail experts say is unusual in genuine ransom demands.
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In an Instagram story, the woman credited with posting the video sharing the Post’s reporting expressed remorse over the situation.
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If emotions rise, pause to name the concern, then restate the common goal so the discussion shifts from blame toward practical steps and timelines everyone trusts.
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The blame game does not work anymore.
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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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Women often bear the brunt of the shame and grief that comes from divorce, and for many women, divorce can be seen as a personal failure.
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Concurrently, adult children often feel shame about accepting money and can also feel judged by the older generation.
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“Guilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guilt. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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