Contrition and Mortification

Contrition

Contrition noun - A feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing.
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Synonyms for Contrition

Mortification and contrition are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mortification" instead a noun "Contrition".

Nearby Words: contrite, contritely

Mortification

Mortification noun - The emotional state of being made self-consciously uncomfortable.

Contrition and mortification are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrition" instead a noun "Mortification".

Nearby Words: mortify, mortified, mortifying
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