3
abrasion(noun, friction)
3
apology(noun, worry, concern, shame, disappointment)
3
bitterness(noun, worry, concern, shame, disappointment)
3
pang(noun, worry, concern, confusion, shame)
3
remorsefulness(noun, feeling, distress, shame, sorrow)
3
ruth(noun, shame, sorrow, regret, forgiveness)
2
apologies(noun, worry, concern, shame, disappointment)
2
atonement(noun, shame, sorrow, regret, forfeit)
2
bad conscience(noun, expression, confusion, disgrace, dishonor)
2
confession(forfeit, forgiveness, reparation, absolution, retribution)
2
grinding
2
heartache(noun, worry, concern, shame, anguish)
2
lamentation(noun, worry, concern, shame, woe)
2
mortification(noun, confusion, disgrace, dishonor, irritation)
2
regrets
2
sadness(noun, distress, shame, sorrow, degradation)
2
scruple(noun, worry, concern, distress, shame)
2
self-condemnation(noun, worry, concern, distress, shame)
2
shamefacedness(noun, confusion, disgrace, dishonor, irritation)
2
woe(noun, worry, concern, shame, anguish)
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