Contrition
Contrition noun - A feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing.
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Synonyms for Contrition
Dereliction and contrition are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dereliction" instead a noun "Contrition".
Nearby Words: contrite, contritely
Dereliction
Dereliction noun - The act of abandoning.
Contrition and dereliction are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrition" instead a noun "Dereliction".
Nearby Word: derelict
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| obvious | obvious contrition | obvious dereliction |
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Dereliction and Contrition. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/contrition/dereliction
Contrition & Dereliction. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/contrition/dereliction>.
Dereliction or Contrition. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/contrition/dereliction.
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