REPENTANCE Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word repentance. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for REPENTANCE
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| penitence | noun n | |||||
noun • remorse for your past conduct | ||||||
| contrition | noun n | |||||
noun • sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation | ||||||
| remorse | noun n | |||||
noun • a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed) | ||||||
| guilt | noun n | |||||
noun • the state of having committed an offense • remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense | ||||||
| regret | verb, noun v, 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 | ||||||
| shame | noun n | |||||
noun • a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt • a state of dishonor • an unfortunate development verb • bring shame or dishonor upon • compel through a sense of shame • cause to be ashamed • surpass or beat by a wide margin | ||||||
| sorrow | noun n | |||||
noun • 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 verb • feel grief | ||||||
| compunction | noun n | |||||
noun • a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed) | ||||||
| penance | noun n | |||||
noun • 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 | ||||||