Contrition
Contrition noun - A feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing.
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Penitent and contrition are semantically related in penitence topic. In some cases you can use "Penitent" instead a noun "Contrition".
Nearby Words: contrite, contritely
Penitent
Penitent noun - Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor.
Contrition and penitent are semantically related in penitence topic. Sometimes you can use "Contrition" instead a noun "Penitent".
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