1. (adj)guilty responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act Synonyms: shamed, hangdog, shamefaced Antonyms: acquitted, exculpated, vindicated, unashamed, guiltless, clean-handed, innocent, blameless, exonerated, absolved, unimpeachable, not guilty, irreproachable, inculpable, clear, cleared
2. (adj)guilty, hangdog, shamefaced, shamed showing a sense of guilt Synonyms: shamefaced, sheepish, disgraced, shamed, discredited, guilty, dishonored, hangdog Antonyms: not guilty, irreproachable, unashamed, inculpable, cleared, innocent, blameless, acquitted, exculpated, clean-handed, absolved, guiltless, exonerated, vindicated, clear, unimpeachable
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'guilty'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. guilty Every criminal act is illegal or unlawful, but illegal or unlawful acts may not be criminal. Offenses against public law are criminal; offenses against private rights are merely illega Synonyms: criminal, abominable, flagitious, immoral, sinful, vile, culpable, guilty, iniquitous, unlawful, wicked, felonious, illegal, nefarious, vicious, wrong Antonyms: innocent, lawful, meritorious, right, just, legal, moral, virtuous, nightly, nocturnal