Misconduct and Penitence

Misconduct

Misconduct noun - Improper or illegal behavior.

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

Penitence

Penitence noun - A feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing.

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

Nearby Words: penitent, penitential, penitently
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