(usually used in negative sentences) a feeling of regret for one's action

regret, sorrow

(the show of) willingness to forget, not cause suffering, not punish severely

kindness, compassion

punishment which one imposes on oneself to show one is sorry

reparation for wrong

sorrow and regret (for doing wrong, sin)

shame, sorrow

a feeling of sorrow for the troubles, sufferings etc of another person

feeling of mercy toward another

to get/give little attention to a person because he or she does not deserve it

reparation for wrong