Apology
Apology noun - An explanation that frees one from fault or blame.
Contrition and apology are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Contrition" instead a noun "Apology".
Contrition
Contrition noun - A feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing.
Usage example: once again she heard her abusive husband's tearful expressions of contrition
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Synonyms for Contrition
Apology and contrition are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apology" instead a noun "Contrition".
Nearby Words: contrite, contritely
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- attrition and apology
- attrition and contrition
- shame and apology
- shame and contrition
- sorrow and apology
- sorrow and contrition
- grief and apology
- grief and contrition
- confession and apology
- confession and contrition
- penance and apology
- penance and contrition
- atonement and apology
- atonement and contrition
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