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Contrition

🔄 Synonyms of "Contrition"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
attritionnoun	A gradual reduction in number.
contritenessnoun	The state of being contrite.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Contrition"

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Word	Definition
contritenessnoun	The state of being contrite.
attritionnoun	A gradual reduction in number.
repentancenoun	A feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning.
remorsenoun	A feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning.
apologynoun	An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).
regretnoun	Emotional pain on account of something done or experienced in the past, with a wish that it had been different; a looking back with dissatisfaction or with longing.
concessionnoun	The act of conceding.
grantnoun	The act of granting or giving
sorrownoun	(uncountable) unhappiness, woe
penitencenoun	The condition of being penitent; a feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning.
resipiscencenoun	(uncountable) Recognition of one or more past mistakes, especially with a desire to improve in the future; repentance; (countable) an instance of this.
compunctionnoun	A pricking of conscience or a feeling of regret, especially one which is slight or fleeting.
repentingnoun	repentance
penancenoun	A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act.
recantingverb	The act of one who recants; a retraction.
recantationnoun	The act of recanting or something recanted.
penitentnoun	One who repents of sin; one sorrowful on account of their transgressions.
refactionnoun	(obsolete) recompense; atonement; retribution
chastenmentnoun	The act of chastening.
renouncementnoun	The act of renouncing.