CONTRITION Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word contrition. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word contrition. (close relations)

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	guilt				nounn
	noun • the state of having committed an offense • remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense
	guiltiness				nounn
	noun • the state of having committed an offense
	penitence				nounn
	noun • remorse for your past conduct
	regret				verb, nounv, n
	noun • sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment verb • feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about • feel sad about the loss or absence of • decline formally or politely • express with regret
	remorse				nounn
	noun • a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
	attrition				nounn
	noun • erosion by friction • the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice • sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation • a wearing down to weaken or destroy • the act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction
	contriteness				nounn
	noun • sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation

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