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attrition(forfeit, forgiveness, reparation, absolution, retribution)
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avow
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compunction(noun, woe, forfeit, forgiveness, reassurance)
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concession
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confess
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contrition(noun, woe, forfeit, forgiveness, reassurance)
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excuse
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exemption
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expiation(noun, woe, forfeit, forgiveness, reassurance)
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grace
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hair shirt(expression, forfeit, forgiveness, reparation, absolution)
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immunity
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indemnity
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mortification(forfeit, forgiveness, reparation, absolution, retribution)
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owning
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owning up
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penalty(noun, forfeit, forgiveness, reparation, absolution)
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penitence(noun, woe, forfeit, forgiveness, reassurance)
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punishment(forfeit, forgiveness, reparation, absolution, retribution)
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purgatory
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