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