remorse Synonyms

compunction self-reproach anguish penitence rue grief contrition regret repentance sorrow self-flagellation sorrowfulness self-reproof ruefulness shame shrift regrets self-accusation woe sorriness culpableness broken heart qualms deep regret bad conscience sackcloth and ashes skeleton in the cupboard shamefacedness self-disgust remorsefulness regretfulness pang of conscience guilty conscience guilt complex agenbite homesickness twinges of conscience low-spiritedness self-condemnation heartache guiltiness guilt embarrassment distress contriteness conscience abashment compassion attrition apology