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penitence
Synonyms and Antonyms of penitence
- The sincerity of the player's penitence is questionable—he began to express remorse only after the suspension was handed down.
Synonym Discussion of penitence
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- absolution is dependent upon sincere penitence
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- repentance accompanied by a complete change of character
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- tearful expressions of contrition
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- had no compunctions about taking back what is mine
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- thieves untroubled by feelings of remorse
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