guiltiest
Most at fault
Guiltiest is the superlative form of guilty—the most culpable, the most blameworthy among a group: Of all the conspirators, he was the guiltiest.
It can also describe the most intense feeling of guilt: That's the guiltiest I've ever felt about anything.
Deserving of censure
- at-faultLegally responsible party
- responsibleObligated to answer for actions
- accountableObligated to explain oneself
- liableLegally responsible for something
culprit · wrongdoer · offender · perpetrator · transgressor · miscreant · incriminated · indicted
Guilt for wrongdoing
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- regretSorrow over past actions
- contritionRemorseful state over misdeeds
- penitenceRemorse for misdeeds
repentance · self-reproach · compunction · pangs · conscience · confession · tormented · haunted
Official court decision
- convictedJudged guilty of crime
- sentencedGiven punishment legally
- trialJudicial examination of claims
- courtTrial venue or sports surface
jury · defendant · prosecution · plea · indictment · arraignment · testimony · evidence
Compensation for wrongdoing
- forgivenessReleasing resentment toward offenders
- absolutionFormal clearing of guilt
- amendsCompensation for wrongdoing
- reconciliationRestoration of friendly relations
apology · sorrow · redemption · penance · reparation · restitution
blameworthy
Deserving of censure
- at-faultLegally responsible party
- responsibleObligated to answer for actions
- accountableObligated to explain oneself
liable · culprit · wrongdoer · offender · perpetrator · transgressor · miscreant · incriminated · indicted · convicted
remorse
Guilt for wrongdoing
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- regretSorrow over past actions
- contritionRemorseful state over misdeeds
penitence · repentance · self-reproach · compunction · pangs · conscience · confession · tormented · haunted · anguished
verdict
Official court decision
court · jury · defendant · prosecution · plea · indictment · arraignment · testimony · evidence · witness
atonement
Compensation for wrongdoing
- forgivenessReleasing resentment toward offenders
- absolutionFormal clearing of guilt
- amendsCompensation for wrongdoing
reconciliation · apology · sorrow · redemption · penance · reparation · restitution