Words similar to contrition

Example sentences for: contrition

How can you use “contrition” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

The LAT reports that White House insiders want the President to publicly discuss the issue, this time clearly expressing "contrition" for his inappropriate activities with then-intern Lewinsky.
The statement is too self-absolving, deflecting blame away from Catholics: It should have expressed abject contrition.
c) Chose aggressive, political strategy over contrition.
The WP sees, "not strictly speaking an apology, but a remarkably all-encompassing statement of contrition."
Pundits observe grimly that he has refused to offer the necessary confession or contrition, that his impeachment by the House has put him within one step of expulsion, and that the resignation of incoming Speaker Bob Livingston over his newly disclosed adultery has turned up the pressure on Clinton to follow suit.