- Definitions|2
- Thesaurus|437
- Abbreviations|0
| redemption(noun, recovery, saving, absolution, atonement) | |
| regretting | |
| remorse of conscience(expression, idiom) | |
| reparation(noun, forfeit, self-punishment) | |
| repining | |
| reproach(noun, confusion, disgrace, dishonor, irritation) | |
| responsibility(shame, blame, fault, disgrace, liability) | |
| rub(verb, friction) | |
| rubbing | |
| sackcloth and ashes(noun, expression, idiom, woe, forfeit) | |
| scandal(noun, confusion, disgrace, dishonor, irritation) | |
| second thoughts(noun, expression, regret, scruple, reluctance) | |
| self-accusation(noun, worry, concern, shame, disappointment) | |
| self-castigation(noun, distress, shame, sorrow, woe) | |
| self-disgust(noun, worry, concern, confusion, shame) | |
| self-flagellation(noun, distress, shame, sorrow, woe) | |
| self-punishment(noun, distress, shame, sorrow, woe) | |
| self-reproof(noun, confusion, disgrace, dishonor, irritation) | |
| selflessness(noun, humility) | |
| shamefastness |
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