self-reproach vs guilt
guilt vs self-reproachself-reproach and guilt both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| self-reproach | Yes | No | No | No |
| guilt | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
guilt is a hyponym of
self-reproach; that is, guilt is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
self-reproach:
- self-reproach: a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
- guilt: remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense
Other hyponyms of self-reproach include
guilt feelings, guilt trip, guilty conscience, penance, penitence, repentance.
| self-reproach (noun) | guilt (noun) |
|---|---|
| the act of blaming yourself | remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense |
| a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed) | the state of having committed an offense |
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