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    guilt
    /ɡɪlt/

    noun

    verb

    • 1. make (someone) feel guilty, especially in order to induce them to do something: informal "Celeste had been guilted into going by her parents"

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  2. www.betterhelp.com › advice › guiltDealing With Guilt: Definition, Coping Mechanisms, And Prevention

    Jun 11, 2024 · What is guilt? Guilt is an emotional response to real or perceived mistakes—when you feel responsible for harm, wrongdoing, or another negative outcome. Guilty feelings may arise on their own or can surface as a result of the influence of others. It’s often accompanied by feelings of shame and isolation.

  3. www.psychologytoday.com › us › blog3 Signs Someone Is Using Guilt to Manipulate You

    Jun 19, 2024 · Guilt is a natural, commonly occurring human emotion —one that usually sparks intense self-reflection and, at times, can be the catalyst for behavioral change. Guilt can be an important...

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  5. www.betterhelp.com › advice › guiltMental Health Overview: The Things You Didn’t Know About Guilt

    Jun 19, 2024 · Explore areas of guilt you may not have been aware of with this in-depth mental health overview detailing the definition of guilt, how to recognize it, available treatments, and other valuable, research-backed information.

  6. www.betterhelp.com › advice › guiltWhy Am I Feeling Guilty For No Reason? Exploring How Guilt ... -...

    Jun 12, 2024 · What is guilt? Mental health experts typically define guilt as an aversive, self-conscious emotion, meaning that it is an uncomfortable feeling related to the perceived value of your actions according to your personal beliefs, values, and moral code.

  7. www.psychologytoday.com › us › blogThe Psychology of Embarrassment, Shame, and Guilt

    Jun 23, 2024 · Guilt. Whereas shame pertains to a moral agent, guilt pertains to an action or actions, and to blame and remorse. Shame says, “I am bad.” Guilt says, “I did something bad.” More subtly,...

  8. www.verywellmind.com › sunshine-guilt-8661152Sunshine Guilt: Definition, Effects, and Coping - Verywell Mind

    Jun 20, 2024 · This feeling is known as 'sunshine guilt,' aka the pangs of guilt and regret you might feel when missing out on a beautiful day. Consider it a type of FOMO or the "fear of missing out."

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › guilt feelingsGuilt feelings - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Jun 23, 2024 · Definitions of guilt feelings. noun. remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense. synonyms: guilt, guilt trip, guilty conscience. see more.