PENITENCES Synonyms

• compensation for a wrong

• the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)

• a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

• sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation

• a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

• the state of having committed an offense

• remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense

• sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment

• feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

• feel sad about the loss or absence of

• decline formally or politely

• express with regret

• an admission that you have failed to do or be something you know you should do or be

• a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

• the act of blaming yourself

• a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

• a state of dishonor

• an unfortunate development

• bring shame or dishonor upon

• compel through a sense of shame

• cause to be ashamed

• surpass or beat by a wide margin

• an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

• sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment

• something that causes great unhappiness

• the state of being sad

• feel grief

• remorse for your past conduct

• a Catholic sacrament; repentance and confession and atonement and absolution

• voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing