Contrition
Contrition noun - A feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing.
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Synonyms for Contrition
Indiscretion and contrition are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Indiscretion" instead a noun "Contrition".
Nearby Words: contrite, contritely
Indiscretion
Indiscretion noun - A socially improper or unsuitable act or remark.
Contrition and indiscretion are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrition" instead a noun "Indiscretion".
Nearby Word: indiscrete
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Indiscretion and Contrition. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/contrition/indiscretion
Contrition & Indiscretion. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/contrition/indiscretion>.
Indiscretion or Contrition. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/contrition/indiscretion.
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