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
Logistical decisions like these also carry an emotional weight, with the feelings of guilt so many parents feel when having to prioritize their careers over childcare.
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Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Survivors reported intense trauma, including dissociative episodes, severe nightmares, and an overwhelming sense of guilt for leaving loved ones behind.
—Efrat Lachter, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025
This week’s hearing did not involve a question of guilt — Gaono’s attorney acknowledged Monday that his client shot and killed Bessant.
—Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
Those of us who had to leave before 6 p.m. felt anxiety and guilt and a lot of pressure to be online every evening and weekend.
—Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
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Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Survivors reported intense trauma, including dissociative episodes, severe nightmares, and an overwhelming sense of guilt for leaving loved ones behind.
—Efrat Lachter, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025
This week’s hearing did not involve a question of guilt — Gaono’s attorney acknowledged Monday that his client shot and killed Bessant.
—Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
Those of us who had to leave before 6 p.m. felt anxiety and guilt and a lot of pressure to be online every evening and weekend.
—Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guilt
Noun
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Latin Americans right now are having a little bit of buyer’s remorse.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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In the interview with The Times, Mr. Welch expressed remorse for his actions.—
Hank Sanders,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Manchester City were 4-2 down and some of the blame could be put on Keating for almost all of the goals City conceded.—
Jessy Parker Humphreys,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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The arrests raised questions about whether there is a real attempt to seek justice or a political move underway to deflect the blame for Ukraine's battlefield challenges, which include troop shortages and problems with mobilization.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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His regrets about enabling intrusive advertising and warnings about internet censorship and monopolies provide valuable insights into the challenges of building a more equitable online world.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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But for others, regret can serve as a powerful guide.—
Dr. Jordan Grumet, Contributor,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2025
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Of course, that's assuming that any independent investigation of the crisis doesn't point culpability in Newsom's direction for governance and preparedness failures.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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His attorney, Erica Wolff, issued a statement on Oct. 1 denying his culpability in the upcoming wave of suits.—
William Earl,
Variety,
13 Jan. 2025
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There is a whole world outside the shame a man brings upon a woman, a world far from that.—
Sheila Heti,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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There’s a lot of shame that comes with that, and there is a concern that she won’t be accepted by her friends.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Guilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guilt. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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