expiate |
contrition |
As a verb expiate
is (transitive|or|intransitive) to atone or make reparation for.
As a noun contrition is
the state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.
contrition |
false |
As a noun contrition
is the state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.
As an adjective false is
(
label) one of two states of a boolean variable; logic.
contrition |
undefined |
As a noun contrition
is the state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.
As an adjective undefined is
lacking a definition or value.
humility |
contrition |
As nouns the difference between humility and contrition
is that
humility is the characteristic of being humble; humbleness in character and behavior while
contrition is the state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.
contrition |
self-reproach |
Synonyms |
Contrition is a synonym of self-reproach.
As nouns the difference between contrition and self-reproach
is that
contrition is the state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse while
self-reproach is blame or condemnation directed at the self, as by the conscience.
contrition |
expiation |
Related terms |
Contrition is a related term of expiation.
As nouns the difference between contrition and expiation
is that
contrition is the state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse while
expiation is an act of atonement for a sin or wrongdoing.
contrition |
confession |
As nouns the difference between contrition and confession
is that
contrition is the state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse while
confession is the open admittance of having done something (especially of something bad).
gymnastics |
contrition |
As nouns the difference between gymnastics and contrition
is that
gymnastics is a sport involving the performance of sequences of movements requiring physical strength, flexibility, and kinesthetic awareness while
contrition is the state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.
contrition |
guilty |
As nouns the difference between contrition and guilty
is that
contrition is the state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse while
guilty is (legal) a plea by a defendant who does not contest a charge.
As an adjective guilty is
responsible for a dishonest act.
contrition |
culpability |
As nouns the difference between contrition and culpability
is that
contrition is the state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse while
culpability is the degree of one's blameworthiness in the commission of a crime or offence.
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