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be contrite

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Synonyms for be contrite

verb ask forgiveness
  • apologize
  • atone
  • deplore
  • bewail
  • lament
  • reform
  • regret
  • relent
  • rue
  • sorrow
  • be ashamed
  • be contrite
  • be sorry
  • feel remorse
  • have qualms
  • reproach oneself
  • see error of ways
  • show penitence

Antonyms for be contrite

  • be happy
  • praise
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More words related to be contrite

repent

verb. ask forgiveness
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