Dictionary Home » Thesaurus » penitency

Synonyms for penitency

See in Dictionary

noun

A feeling of regret for one's sins or misdeeds:

compunction, contriteness, contrition, penitence, remorse, remorsefulness, repentance, rue. (Theology) attrition. See regret

Learn more about penitency

link/cite print suggestion box

More from YD