Guilt

Synonyms of guilt

• shame
• regret
• remorse

Antonyms of guilt

• absolution
• innocence
• blamelessness

Collocations of guilt

guilt trip

Frequency: 70 %

She always puts him on a guilt trip whenever he goes out with his friends.

guilt-ridden

Frequency: 60 %

He was guilt-ridden after realizing the impact of his actions.

guilt free

Frequency: 50 %

After apologizing, he felt guilt free and at peace with himself.

guilt complex

Frequency: 45 %

She struggles with a guilt complex that affects her relationships.

Idiomatic Expressions for guilt

• Phrase: guilty conscience
  Meaning: a feeling of guilt or remorse about something one has done or failed to do
  Usage: His guilty conscience prevented him from sleeping after he lied to his friend.