PENITENCE Synonyms
There are 9 synonyms of the word
penitence.
(exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word penitence. (close relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word penitence. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PENITENCE
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | repentance | nounn | ||||
| 2 | contrition | nounn | ||||
| 3 | remorse | nounn | ||||
| 4 | guilt | nounn | ||||
| 5 | regret | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 6 | sorrow | nounn | ||||
| 7 | penance | nounn | ||||
| 8 | atonement | nounn | ||||
| 9 | compunction | nounn |
Best Hypernyms For PENITENCE
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
penitence, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
remorse
atonement
compunction
contrition
guilt
regret
repentance
self-reproach
