bloodguilt (Meaning)

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bloodguilt (n)

the state of being guilty of bloodshed and murder

No strong antonyms found.

In ancient cultures, bloodguilt often carried severe penalties, ranging from exile to ritual sacrifice.
The weight of bloodguilt hung heavy on his conscience, tormenting him day and night.
According to tribal law, bloodguilt could only be absolved through a solemn ritual performed by the community's elders.
The accused pleaded for forgiveness, hoping to escape the burden of bloodguilt that plagued him.
As the judge delivered the verdict, the accused's eyes betrayed the weight of his bloodguilt.
In some societies, bloodguilt was believed to curse future generations if left unaddressed.
The perpetrator's attempts to evade responsibility only deepened the sense of bloodguilt within him.
The victim's family sought retribution for the bloodguilt inflicted upon them, demanding justice from the authorities.
Despite his best efforts to atone for his actions, the stain of bloodguilt remained indelible.
The community gathered to witness the ritual of purification, hoping to cleanse themselves of the collective bloodguilt that had tainted their village.

the state of being guilty of bloodshed and murder

distress,bloodguiltiness, sorrow, sadness, anguish, grief, mea culpa, excuses, culpability, apology

impenitence, impenitence,,remorselessness, remorselessness

In ancient cultures, bloodguilt often carried severe penalties, ranging from exile to ritual sacrifice.

The weight of bloodguilt hung heavy on his conscience, tormenting him day and night.

According to tribal law, bloodguilt could only be absolved through a solemn ritual performed by the community's elders.

The accused pleaded for forgiveness, hoping to escape the burden of bloodguilt that plagued him.