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Definition of guilt - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
emotionfeeling bad for doing something wrong
- She felt guilt after lying to her friend.
2.
legalstate of being responsible for a crime
- The jury determined his guilt in the robbery case.
3.
ethicsRare responsibility for a moral wrongdoingRare
- He couldn't escape the guilt of his past actions.
Expressions with guilt
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feeling of guilt imposed by someone else
She gave him a guilt trip for not attending the wedding..
remorse felt by some white people about racial injustices
She discussed her white guilt during the diversity workshop..
being blamed for others' actions
He faced guilt through association for his friend's crime..
feeling intense remorse or regret
She was racked with guilt after lying to her friend.
overwhelmed by intense guilt
She felt drowning in guilt after the accident.
being blamed for others' actions
He faced guilt by association for his friend's crime.
confront personal guilt directly and honestly
She decided to face her guilt squarely and apologize.
being blamed for others' actions due to association
He faced guilt by affiliation because his friend committed a crime.
feeling very guilty or remorseful
He was loaded with guilt after lying to his friend.
statement or act accepting responsibility for wrongdoing
His admission of guilt surprised everyone in the courtroom.
deeply affected by guilt
He felt consumed by guilt for his past mistakes.
heavy feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing
He carried the burden of guilt for years after the accident.
strong and lasting feeling of too much guilt
He developed a guilt complex after the accident.
something given to make amends for wrongdoing
She gave him a gift as a guilt offering for her mistake.
feeling overwhelmed by guilt
She was guilt-ridden after the argument.
cause intense suffering due to guilt
She was tormented by guilt after the accident.
sudden sharp feeling of guilt
She felt a guilt pang after lying to her friend.
suddenly experience a sharp, brief feeling of guilt
She felt a pang of guilt when she lied.
guilt for not doing enough to help less privileged people
He felt liberal guilt about not volunteering more.
feeling of remorse for wrongdoing
She couldn't shake her conscience of guilt after the accident.
sense of responsibility for a wrongdoing
His guilt feelings made him confess to the crime.
guilt for one's own actions or mistakes
She felt self-guilt after forgetting her friend's birthday.
mental condition of guilt after surviving a tragedy
He struggled with survivor guilt after the accident.
Origin of guilt
Old English, gylt (offense)
Terms with guilt included in their meaning
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emotion
feel regret or guilt about something done
past actions
sadness, guilt or remorse about something already done or happened
emotional state
feel guilt or embarrassment about something you did or are
guilt-free
free from guilt or wrongdoing like a baby
emotion
experience guilt or regret because of something done or not done
induce guilt
cause someone to feel embarrassed or guilty
guilt
believe someone is guilty of wrongdoing
courtroom
legal process to determine guilt or innocence
legal
suggesting guilt without proving it
responsibility
stop being involved to avoid blame or guilt
emotion
have a strong feeling of guilt or sadness
not guilty
free from suspicion or guilt
morality
in a manner free from guilt or blame
legal
subject to a court process to determine guilt
legal
bring someone before a court to decide guilt or innocence
ethics
atonement for guilt or wrongdoing
remorseful
experiencing remorse or guilt over something done
public judgment
disgrace, guilt or embarrassment tied to accepted standards or behavior
persuade guilt
cause someone to do something by making them feel ashamed
guilt-inducing
intended to make someone feel guilty or ashamed
manner of acting
in a way that shows no embarrassment or guilt
psychology
manipulation using guilt or fear to control someone
guilt
to secretly believe someone is guilty
innocence
be free from guilt or wrongdoing
Examples of guilt in a sentence
Guilt overwhelmed him after he broke the promise. His guilt was proven with undeniable evidence. The confession sealed her guilt in the eyes of the law. The guilt weighed heavily on her conscience. His guilt was evident in his downcast eyes.
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- French:culpabilité, faute, ...
- German:Schuld, Täterschaft, ...
- Italian:rimorso, colpevolezza, ...
- Spanish:culpa, culpabilidad, ...
- Portuguese:culpa, culpabilidade, ...
- Chinese:罪恶感, 罪责, ...
- Japanese:罪悪感, 有罪, ...
- Arabic:ذَنْب, إِدَانَة, ...
- Hebrew:אַשְׁמָה, אַשְׁמָה, ...
- Russian:вина, виновность, ...
- Ukrainian:провина, вина, ...
- Hindi:अपराधबोध, दोष, ...
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