Perturbation and Penitence

Perturbation

Perturbation noun - An uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble.

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

Nearby Words: perturb, perturbed, perturbing

Penitence

Penitence noun - A feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing.

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

Nearby Words: penitent, penitential, penitently
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