Indiscretion and Penitence

Indiscretion

Indiscretion noun - A socially improper or unsuitable act or remark.

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

Nearby Word: indiscrete

Penitence

Penitence noun - A feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing.

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

Nearby Words: penitent, penitential, penitently
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