apologies

contrition

Remorseful state over misdeeds

• remorseGuilt for wrongdoing
• guiltMoral self-reproach
• penitenceRemorse for misdeeds

compunction · shame · sorrow · self-reproach · repentance · rueful · chagrin · dismay · pangs of conscience · contrite

pardon

Official release from punishment

• absolutionFormal clearing of guilt
• clemencyMerciful treatment of offenders
• mercyCompassion toward offenders

leniency · amnesty · exoneration · reprieve · grace · condonation · redemption · making amends · atonement · reparation

confession

Admission of wrongdoing

• acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
• mea culpaAcknowledgment of personal blame
• disclosureAct of revealing information

owning up · concession · avowal · admission of guilt · coming clean · taking responsibility · self-incrimination · admission · professing · declaration

peace

Freedom from disturbance

• accordHarmony between parties
• harmonyAgreement or musical blend
• resolutionFormal decision or determination

rapprochement · detente · healing · compromise · mediation · dialogue · settlement · restoration · reunion · rebuilding

compassion

Concern for others' distress

• condolencesExpressions of grief support
• sympathyCompassionate understanding of others
• consolationComfort during distress

solace · comfort · support · concern · heartfelt · warmth · tenderness · commiseration · sensitivity · kindness

politeness

Courteous, respectful conduct

• etiquetteRules of polite conduct
• mannersCustoms of polite conduct
• civilityFormal politeness in conduct

formality · deference · propriety · tact · diplomacy · graciousness · consideration · decorum · social grace · protocol

• conversationlistening, talk, talking, chat, speaking
• apologiessorry, forgive me, my mistake, mea culpa, I am sorry
• Parenting Communicationactive listening, praise, encouragement, boundary setting, conflict resolution
• social behaviorcourtesy, etiquette, friendship, greeting, cooperation
• social exchangesgreetings, farewells, handshakes, thank yous, welcomes
• social normsnorms, greeting, mores, handshake, custom