Contrition
Contrition noun - A feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing.
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Synonyms for Contrition
Woe and contrition are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Woe" instead a noun "Contrition".
Nearby Words: contrite, contritely
Woe
Woe noun - Deep sadness especially for the loss of someone or something loved.
Usage example: the incessant woe that has haunted her since the death of her husband
Contrition and woe are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrition" instead a noun "Woe".
Nearby Word: woeful
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| little | little contrition | little woe |
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Woe and Contrition. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 10, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/contrition/woe
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