Contrition and Offense

Contrition

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

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

Nearby Words: contrite, contritely

Offense

Offense noun - A breaking of a moral or legal code.

Contrition and offense are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrition" instead a noun "Offense".
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