Definition of Guilt

1. Noun. The state of having committed an offense.


2. Noun. Remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense.
Exact synonyms: Guilt Feelings, Guilt Trip, Guilty Conscience
Generic synonyms: Compunction, Remorse, Self-reproach
Specialized synonyms: Survivor Guilt
Derivative terms: Guilty

Definition of Guilt

1. n. The criminality and consequent exposure to punishment resulting from willful disobedience of law, or from morally wrong action; the state of one who has broken a moral or political law; crime; criminality; offense against right.

Definition of Guilt

1. Noun. Responsibility for wrongdoing. ¹

2. Noun. Awareness of having done wrong. ¹

3. Noun. The fact of having done wrong. ¹

4. Noun. (legal) The state of having been found guilty or admitted guilt in legal proceedings. ¹

5. Verb. (intransitive obsolete) To commit offenses; act criminally. ¹

6. Verb. (transitive) To cause someone to feel guilt, particularly in order to influence their behaviour. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Guilt

1. the fact of having committed an offense [n -S]

Medical Definition of Guilt

1. Subjective feeling of having committed an error, offense or sin; unpleasant feeling of self-criticism. These result from acts, impulses, or thoughts contrary to one's personal conscience. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Guilt

guillemet
guillemets
guilleminite
guillemot
guillemots
guilloche
guilloched
guilloches
guillotine
guillotine amputation
guillotined
guillotines
guillotining
guilor
guilors
guilt (current term)
guilt-ridden
guilt-sick
guilt feelings
guilt pang
guilt trip
guilt trips
guilted
guilter
guilters
guiltfree
guiltie
guiltier
guilties

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