Contrition and Smear

Contrition

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

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

Nearby Words: contrite, contritely

Smear

Smear noun - A blemish made by dirt.

Contrition and smear are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrition" instead a noun "Smear".

Nearby Words: smeared, smearing, smeary

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