guilt

Meanings

• Noun

  The state of having committed a wrong or a crime and being remorseful or conscious of having done so.

  - "He felt a deep sense of guilt for betraying his friend."
  - "The thief was consumed by guilt after being caught."

• Noun

  A feeling of responsibility or remorse for some offence, crime, wrong, or mistake, whether real or imagined.

  - "She experienced guilt for not being able to save her drowning brother."
  - "He felt guilt for surviving a disaster that claimed many lives."

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Antonyms

innocence , innocence

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Synonyms

remorse

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with guilt
pilt , wilt,ilt , filth , gilt , hilt , spilt , stilt , vilt

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. gilt (English) : covered with gold or silver
   

2. gilt (English) : guilty
   

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Variants

List of all variants of guilt that leads to same result
guilt , guilts , guilted , guilting , guilt-trip , guilt-tripped , guilt-tripping , guilt-trippings , guilt-trips , guilt trip , guilt trips , lay a guilt trip on , lay/put a guilt trip on , put a guilt trip on , agonies of guilt , agonies of guilt/remorse/regret , agonies of regret , agonies of remorse

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Forms

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guiltier, most guilty, guiltlessly, guiltlessly, guiltlessly, guiltlessly, guiltlessly, guiltlessly

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English gyilt, from gyelan, meaning 'to cover,' possibly referring to the idea of covering up a wrong or sin.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'guilt trip' refers to a manipulative tactic used to make someone feel guilty or obligated.

2. The word 'guilt' appears in the Bible over 150 times.

3. In some cultures, it is believed that a person can transfer their guilt to an animal by touching it with a contaminated object.

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Related Concepts

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1. remorse: A feeling of regret and sadness for past actions or mistakes.

2. penance: Acts of atonement or self-punishment for having done wrong.

3. forgiveness: The act of pardoning someone for a wrong or offense.

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Culture

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Guilt has been a significant theme in literature, art, and philosophy throughout history. In literature, guilt is often explored through characters who have committed a wrong and must face the consequences. In art, guilt is depicted through various mediums, such as paintings and sculptures, that evoke feelings of remorse and regret. In philosophy, guilt is a complex emotion that is often discussed in relation to morality, ethics, and the human condition.

How to Memorize "guilt"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a red light turning on in your mind every time you think or do something that makes you feel guilty.
   - Visualize yourself standing in front of a mirror and making a promise to yourself to never repeat the mistake that caused your guilt.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the feeling of guilt with the color red or the image of a broken heart.
   - Think of the word 'regret' every time you think of the word 'guilt'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'GUILT' to remember the feeling of guilt: Gather Understanding, Identify the problem, Learn from the experience, Take action to make amends.

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