Crime and Penitence

Crime

Crime noun - Activities that are in violation of the laws of the state.

Penitence and crime are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Penitence" instead a noun "Crime".

Nearby Words: criminal, criminally

Penitence

Penitence noun - A feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing.

Crime and penitence are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Crime" instead a noun "Penitence".

Nearby Words: penitent, penitential, penitently
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