guilt complex

noun

A persistent or excessive sense of guilt.

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Meanings

nounguilt complex (plural guilt complexes)

plural guilt complexes

  1. human sciencesA persistent or excessive sense of guilt.
  2. human sciencesA persistent belief that one has done something wrong or will attempt to do something wrong.
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