Guiltlike

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling or characteristic of guilt.

    "Mature guilt is a far cry from the early manifestations of guilt and guiltlike behavior in childhood."

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"Mature guilt is a far cry from the early manifestations of guilt and guiltlike behavior in childhood."

Etymology

From guilt + -like.

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