I think you're missing the multiple choices, but I believe the answer is 'The abuse will happen again regardless of how sorry the abuser seems to feel.'
Answer:
Contagious
Explanation:
"Contagious adjective
con·ta·gious | \ kən-ˈtā-jəs \
Definition of contagious
1: transmissible by direct or indirect contact with an infected person
contagious diseases
contagious intestinal illness
contagious skin rash
contagious viruses
2: bearing contagion
contagious people
3: used for contagious diseases
a contagious ward
4: exciting similar emotions or conduct in others
contagious enthusiasm
contagious laughter"
