MeanOF

penitence

- noun (n)

Meaning: shame, sorrow

Synonyms: anguish attrition compunction contriteness contrition debasement degradation distress grief humbling humiliation penance qualm regret remorse remorsefulness repentance rue ruefulness ruth sadness scruple self-castigation selfcondemnation self-flagellation self-punishment self-reproach
Antonyms: shamelessness

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