Contrition
Contrition noun - A feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing.
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Contempt and contrition are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Contempt" instead a noun "Contrition".
Nearby Words: contrite, contritely
Contempt
Contempt noun - Open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect.
Contrition and contempt are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrition" instead a noun "Contempt".
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