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
Chagrin and contrition are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Chagrin" instead a noun "Contrition".
Nearby Words: contrite, contritely
Chagrin
Chagrin noun - Strong feelings of embarrassment.
Contrition and chagrin are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrition" instead a noun "Chagrin".
Nearby Word: chagrined
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Related pairs
- uneasiness and contrition
- uneasiness and chagrin
- distress and contrition
- distress and chagrin
- shame and contrition
- shame and chagrin
- sorrow and contrition
- sorrow and chagrin
- grief and contrition
- grief and chagrin
- mortification and contrition
- mortification and chagrin
- anguish and contrition
- anguish and chagrin
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