Definitions

1. noun

a feeling of sadness or regret because of doing something wrong or unjust

“She felt a deep sense of guilt for abandoning her family in times of need.”

2. noun

the state of having committed a wrong or offense

“He was consumed by guilt after being accused of cheating in the exam.”

3. noun

a feeling of remorse or self-reproach

“The weight of guilt was crushing him after what he had done.”

4. noun

a sense of responsibility or obligation to make amends for past wrongdoing

“He felt a sense of guilt for not being able to visit his sick mother.”

5. verb

to make someone feel guilty or to induce a sense of guilt in someone

“The politician’s actions guilted the public into supporting his policies.”

6. verb

to feel or express remorse or regret for something done

“The perpetrator guilted himself by revealing the truth to the victim’s family.”