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
Liability and contrition are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Liability" instead a noun "Contrition".
Nearby Words: contrite, contritely
Liability
Liability noun - A feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success.
Contrition and liability are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrition" instead a noun "Liability".
Nearby Word: liable
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| obvious | obvious contrition | obvious liability |
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Liability and Contrition. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/contrition/liability
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