n. Function: noun
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Synonyms: PENITENCE , attrition, contriteness, contrition, penance, penitency, remorse, repentance, rue, ruth
Related Words: conscience, conscientiousness, punctiliousness, scrupulosity, scrupulousness
Contrasted Words: brazenness, callousness, hardness, insensitivity; disinterest, indifference, unconcern; obduracy, recalcitrance
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Synonyms: QUALM , conscience, demur, scruple, squeam
Related Words: disinclination; hesitancy, hesitation