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256 entries under noun topic. ×
| regret(action, distress, shame, sorrow) | |
| remorse(upset, feeling, worry, concern) | |
| contrition(feeling, worry, concern, distress) | |
| shame(sorrow, disgrace, dishonor, duty) | |
| qualm(feeling, worry, concern, distress) | |
| repentance(feeling, bad, worry, concern) | |
| penitence(upset, feeling, worry, concern) | |
| self-reproach(worry, concern, distress, confusion) | |
| scruple(upset, feeling, worry, concern) | |
| misgiving(upset, feeling, worry, concern) | |
| rue(feeling, understanding, distress, shame) | |
| reluctance(sorrow, doubt, fear, integrity) | |
| conscience(worry, concern, shame, sorrow) | |
| contriteness(feeling, distress, shame, sorrow) | |
| guilt(confusion, shame, sorrow, disgrace) | |
| hesitation(doubt, fear, integrity, morality) | |
| penance(distress, shame, sorrow, woe) | |
| sorrow(understanding, empathy, worry, concern) | |
| compassion(feeling, understanding, empathy, concern) | |
| attrition(feeling, distress, shame, sorrow) |
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