Synonyms of guilt
15 similar words · 7 opposite words
Another word for guilt is culpability. Other synonyms of guilt are guiltiness, contrition, blameworthiness and compunction. The opposite of guilt is innocence.
Synonyms and similar words for guilt
nounResponsibility for wrongdoing.
- guiltinessThe state of being guilty; guilt.
nounRegret for having done wrong.
- remorse
- agenbiteRemorse, ayenbite.
- compunctionA pricking of conscience or a feeling of regret, especially one which is slight or fleeting.
- contritionThe state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.
- penitenceThe condition of being penitent; a feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning.
- repentance
- self-reproachBlame or condemnation directed at the self, as by the conscience.
- sorriness
- rue archaic, dialectalSorrow; repentance; regret.
- ruth archaicRegret, remorse, repentance.
nounMore synonyms
- blameworthinessThe characteristic of being blameworthy.
- culpabilityThe degree of one's blameworthiness in the commission of a crime or offence.
- noninnocenceAbsence of innocence; guilt or blameworthiness.
- uninnocenceLack of innocence.
Opposite of guilt
nounResponsibility for wrongdoing.
- innocenceAbsence of responsibility for a crime, tort, etc.
- blamelessnessThe characteristic of being blameless.
- cleanness
- inculpabilityLack of culpability; freedom from blame.
- innocencyThe state of being free from guilt or moral wrong.
- guiltlessnessThe state of being guiltless; innocence.
- unguiltGuiltlessness; innocence.
Meaning of guilt
- noun Responsibility for wrongdoing.
- noun The state of having been found guilty or admitted guilt in legal proceedings.
- noun Regret for having done wrong.
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Questions about synonyms of guilt
- What is another word for guilt?
- Guilt has 15 synonyms on Word.ws, such as culpability, guiltiness, contrition, blameworthiness and compunction.
- What is the opposite of guilt?
- The opposite of guilt is innocence.
- What does guilt mean?
- Guilt means responsibility for wrongdoing.
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