Contrition
Contrition noun - A feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing.
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Derision and contrition are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Derision" instead a noun "Contrition".
Nearby Words: contrite, contritely
Derision
Derision noun - A person or thing that is made fun of.
Contrition and derision are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrition" instead a noun "Derision".
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| similar | similar contrition | similar derision |
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Derision and Contrition. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/contrition/derision
Contrition & Derision. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/contrition/derision>.
Derision or Contrition. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/contrition/derision.
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