Guilty Synonyms

44 guilty synonyms include culpable, to blame, blameworthy, blameable, at fault, in the wrong, responsible, answerable, accountable, and liable. Guilty is an adjective, and its antonyms are innocent and unrepentant. Here are some additional synonyms for "guilty" with example sentences.

Another word for Guilty

44 other ways to say guilty.

1. blameable

  • to blame  
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  • sinful  
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  • responsible
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  • reproachable
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  • reprehensible  
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  • peccant  
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  • offending  
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  • liable  
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  • in the wrong  
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  • iniquitous  
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  • felonious  
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  • erring  
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  • errant  
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  • delinquent  
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  • culpable  
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  • criminal
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  • convicted  
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  • condemnable  
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  • censurable  
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  • blameworthy  
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  • blameable  
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  • at fault  
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  • answerable  
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  • accountable
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2. ashamed

  • uncomfortable
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  • sorry
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  • sheepish  
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  • shamefaced  
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  • rueful  
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  • repentant  
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  • remorseful  
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  • regretful  
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  • penitent  
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  • mortified  
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  • in sackcloth and ashes  
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  • hangdog  
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  • guilt-ridden  
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  • distressed  
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  • discomfited  
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  • contrite  
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  • conscience-stricken  
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  • compunctious  
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  • ashamed
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  • abashed
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Use guilty in a Sentence

An abetter is just as guilty as the person committing the crime.

Don't feel guilty about resting.

He looked guilty after confessing.

She felt guilty for lying.

The jury found him guilty today.