Guilt is a feeling of responsibility or REMORSE for a wrong committed. It is often associated with words such as CONTRITION, COMPUNCTION, PENITENCE, REPENTANCE, CULPABILITY, CRIMINALITY, OFFENCE, DELINQUENCY, TRANSGRESSION, ONUS, CRIME, BLAME, FAULT, SORROW, DISGRACE, FAILING, IMMORALITY, COMPLICITY, INIQUITY, and REMORSE. CONTRITION is the state of being contrite, or feeling regret and SORROW for a wrong committed. COMPUNCTION is a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that follows the doing of something wrong. PENITENCE is the state of being repentant for a wrong committed. REPENTANCE is the action of feeling sorry and remorseful for a wrong committed. CULPABILITY is the state of being responsible for a wrong committed. CRIMINALITY is the state of being involved in a CRIME. OFFENCE is an act of breaking a law or rule. DELINQUENCY is the state of being delinquent, or FAILING to fulfill a duty or obligation. TRANSGRESSION is the action of going beyond a boundary or limit. ONUS is a burden of proof or responsibility. CRIME is an action that is against the law. BLAME is the state of being held responsible for a wrong committed. FAULT is the state of being wrong or incorrect. SORROW is a feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune. DISGRACE is the state of being held in low esteem or dishonor. FAILING is the state of not meeting a desirable or required standard. IMMORALITY is the state of being immoral, or not conforming to accepted standards of behavior. COMPLICITY is the state of being involved in a CRIME or wrongdoing. INIQUITY is the state of being wicked or immoral. REMORSE is a feeling of deep regret for a wrong committed.