Contrition
Contrition noun - A feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing.
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Synonyms for Contrition
Penitential and contrition are semantically related in penitence topic. In some cases you can use "Penitential" instead a noun "Contrition".
Nearby Words: contrite, contritely
Penitential
Penitential adjective - Showing or constituting penance.
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Synonyms for Penitential
Contrition and penitential are semantically related in penitence topic. Sometimes you can use "Contrition" instead a noun "Penitential".
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Penitential and Contrition. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/contrition/penitential
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