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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
Steiner takes a deep breath, flushed with nerves and a dash of guilt, and looks around the table at her bandmates.
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
An Alford plea carries the same weight as a guilty plea, but the defendant does not admit guilt, only that there’s enough evidence that they’d likely be convicted in court.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 28 Jan. 2026
If guilt bubbles up, tie each dollar to a purpose, because aligned choices strengthen security and reduce stress — and the best time to start is now!
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
In a bench trial, a judge decides a defendant's guilt rather than a jury.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
An Alford plea carries the same weight as a guilty plea, but the defendant does not admit guilt, only that there’s enough evidence that they’d likely be convicted in court.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 28 Jan. 2026
If guilt bubbles up, tie each dollar to a purpose, because aligned choices strengthen security and reduce stress — and the best time to start is now!
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
In a bench trial, a judge decides a defendant's guilt rather than a jury.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guilt
Noun
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Yet an outstanding cast, scripts that are perceptive about grief and remorse, and Hennie’s impressionistic directing more than make up for it.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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In furious remarks, Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Althea Drysdale said Atkinson had targeted two people deserving of great care and empathy and waited decades — until the day of his sentencing — to show remorse.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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When a book under performs, the cover often takes some blame.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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The sophomore was the Bruins’ best offensive player on Saturday, but couldn’t escape the blame.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
1 Feb. 2026
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So, the first step is to reach out to your son and express your regret about how things escalated and your concern for his safety.—
Hope Hunt,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Jan. 2026
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Either way, for a union that promised so much to end in such acrimony should be a source of regret to both the club and the player.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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But the gulf between public opinion and civil culpability is vast, attorneys for the platforms say.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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The clash over Wexner’s naming rights has emerged as a proxy PR war running parallel to the ongoing legal fight over Ohio State’s culpability for Strauss’ abuse—with the first of those cases scheduled to go to trial this fall.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Anger, relief, anxiety, numbness, shame—all of these are normal reactions.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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There’s no shame in a living room dance party.—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Guilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guilt. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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