bloodguilt
/ˈblʌdˌɡɪlt/
noun
- The state of being responsible for killing someone or shedding blood, often with a sense of moral or legal wrongdoing.
- The community felt a collective bloodguilt after the unjust execution.
- The ancient law demanded punishment for bloodguilt, even if the killing was accidental.
- He carried the bloodguilt of the battle with him for the rest of his life.
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