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guilt Synonyms

Another word for guilt

Choosing another word for guilt depends on context, so the 22 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A painful feeling of remorse, self-reproach, or uneasiness caused by the belief that one has done something wrong or failed in an obligation.

Usage Example

"She felt a sudden wave of remorse for forgetting her best friend's birthday."

Strongest
remorse
self-reproach
compunction
contrition
Strong
regret
penitence
repentance
shame
conscience

• noun (Context 2)

The fact of having committed a specified or implied offense, crime, or moral wrong; legal or moral culpability.

Usage Example

"The prosecutor presented clear forensic evidence to establish the defendant's culpability beyond a reasonable doubt."

Strongest
culpability
guiltiness
blameworthiness
Strong
blame
fault
liability
wrongdoing
Weak
misconduct

• verb (Context 3)

To make (someone) feel guilty, especially in order to induce or manipulate them into doing something (informal).

Usage Example

"He guilted his brother into helping him move the heavy furniture over the weekend."

Strongest
guilt-trip
Strong
shame
pressure
manipulate
Weak
coerce
cajole

Opposites of guilt

The opposite of guilt shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

innocence
blamelessness
remorselessness
faultlessness
pride
sinlessness
impenitence
self-satisfaction
See all opposites of guilt

• Nearby Words

guileless
guillemot
guillotine
guilt
guiltily
guiltiness
guiltless

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Guilt. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/guilt
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