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Guilt

noun
/ɡɪlt/

Meaning

a feeling of having committed wrong or failed in an obligation; responsibility for wrongdoing
A feeling of responsibility or remorse for an offense or wrongdoing

Example Sentences

She felt overwhelming guilt after forgetting her mother's birthday.

She felt deep guilt after lying to her friend.

Example Expressions

guilty conscience

Synonyms

remorse, regret, shame, culpability, fault
Entry 1
remorse, regret, shame, culpability
Entry 2
remorse, shame, regret, fault

Antonyms

innocence, pride, satisfaction, righteousness, blamelessness
Entry 1
innocence, pride, satisfaction, righteousness
Entry 2
innocence, blamelessness

Collocations

feel guilt, guilt trip, overcome guilt, deep guilt, sense of guilt
Entry 1
feel guilt, guilt trip, overcome guilt
Entry 2
feel guilt, deep guilt, sense of guilt

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