Contrition
Contrition noun - A feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing.
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Synonyms for Contrition
Shamefacedness and contrition are semantically related In some cases you can use "Shamefacedness" instead a noun "Contrition".
Nearby Words: contrite, contritely
Shamefacedness
Shamefacedness noun - Feeling embarrassed about yourself.
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Synonyms for Shamefacedness
Contrition and shamefacedness are semantically related in disgrace topic. Sometimes you can use "Contrition" instead a noun "Shamefacedness".
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Related pairs
- distress and contrition
- distress and shamefacedness
- shame and contrition
- shame and shamefacedness
- mortification and contrition
- mortification and shamefacedness
- chagrin and contrition
- chagrin and shamefacedness
- guilt and contrition
- guilt and shamefacedness
- pang and contrition
- pang and shamefacedness
- remorse and contrition
- remorse and shamefacedness
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