repentance
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noun \ri-ˈpen-tən(t)s\Definition of REPENTANCE
: the action or process of repenting especially for misdeeds or moral shortcomings
See Examples of REPENTANCE
- <preached that repentance was the first step on the path of redemption>
First Known Use of REPENTANCE
14th century
Related to REPENTANCE
- Synonyms
- contriteness, contrition, penitence, regret, remorse, remorsefulness, guilt, rue, self-reproach, shame
- Antonyms
- impenitence, remorselessness
See Synonym Discussion at penitence
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