guilt
guilt
responsibility for wrongdoing
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guilt with Russian translation
guilt usage examples
Он испытывал вину за то, что не сдержал обещание.
He felt guilt for breaking his promise.
Вина заставила её сразу позвонить и извиниться.
Guilt made her call and apologise immediately.
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guilt belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
guilt synonyms
Related words worth learning together
Emphasizes responsibility for a mistake or error rather than moral culpability.
It was my fault that we missed the train.
A formal/legal term meaning blameworthiness or the degree to which someone is at fault.
The report assessed the culpability of those involved.
To assign responsibility for a fault or wrong; can mean the act of accusing or the state of being held responsible.
Don't put the blame on me for the mistake.
Focuses on feeling embarrassed, humiliated, or socially disgraced rather than legal guilt.
He felt deep shame after his rude comment.
A deep emotional regret or sorrow for having done something wrong; the feeling aspect of guilt.
He expressed genuine remorse for his actions.
Denotes duty or accountability; can imply obligation rather than blame or moral fault.
She accepted responsibility for the project's failure.
Sincere remorse or repentance, often used in religious or formal contexts.
He displayed contrition and asked for forgiveness.
A general feeling of sadness or disappointment about something; not necessarily involving guilt.
I regret not studying harder for the exam.
Blaming or criticizing oneself; internalized guilt or disappointment in one's actions.
He felt a lot of self-reproach after his harsh words.
The feeling or showing of sorrow and regret for having done wrong; often used in religious or formal contexts.
He lived a life of penitence after the scandal.
What's the difference
How is guilt different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce guilt and what this word means
guilt means guilt. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce guilt
/ɡɪlt/
guilt translation
guilt
guilt examples
He felt guilt for breaking his promise.
guilt transcription
/ɡɪlt/, /ˈɡɪlt/
Questions about this word
guilt meaning: what does it mean?
responsibility for wrongdoing
guilt pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
guilt is pronounced as /ɡɪlt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
guilt definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
He felt guilt for breaking his promise. Translation: Он испытывал вину за то, что не сдержал обещание.
Is guilt part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?
Yes, guilt can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is guilt part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, guilt can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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