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 synonyms
What's the difference between guilt / fault / culpability / blame / shame / remorse
Basic term for the state of being responsible for a wrongdoing or moral fault.
She couldn't shake the feeling of guilt after the accident.
Она не могла избавиться от чувства вины после аварии.
Emphasizes responsibility for a mistake or error rather than moral culpability.
It was my fault that we missed the train.
Это была моя вина, что мы опоздали на поезд.
A formal/legal term meaning blameworthiness or the degree to which someone is at fault.
The report assessed the culpability of those involved.
В отчёте оценили виновность участников.
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.
Не сваливай вину на меня за эту ошибку.
Focuses on feeling embarrassed, humiliated, or socially disgraced rather than legal guilt.
He felt deep shame after his rude comment.
Он почувствовал глубокий стыд после своего грубого комментария.
A deep emotional regret or sorrow for having done something wrong; the feeling aspect of guilt.
He expressed genuine remorse for his actions.
Он выразил искреннее раскаяние за свои поступки.
Denotes duty or accountability; can imply obligation rather than blame or moral fault.
She accepted responsibility for the project's failure.
Она взяла на себя ответственность за провал проекта.
Sincere remorse or repentance, often used in religious or formal contexts.
He displayed contrition and asked for forgiveness.
Он проявил раскаяние и попросил прощения.
A general feeling of sadness or disappointment about something; not necessarily involving guilt.
I regret not studying harder for the exam.
Я сожалею, что не учился усерднее для экзамена.
Blaming or criticizing oneself; internalized guilt or disappointment in one's actions.
He felt a lot of self-reproach after his harsh words.
После своих резких слов он испытывал сильный самоупрёк.
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.
После скандала он жил жизнью покаяния.
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How to pronounce guilt and what this word means
guilt translation: вина. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce guilt
/ɡɪlt/
guilt translation
вина
guilt examples
He felt guilt for breaking his promise.
guilt transcription
/ɡɪlt/, /ˈɡɪlt/
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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 (вина) 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 (вина) 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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