repent
verb (used without object)
to feel sorry, self-reproachful, or contrite for past conduct; regret or be conscience-stricken about a past action, attitude, etc. (often followed byof ).
is repenting
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present progressiveof repent (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“So it is not only that it outweighs the personal failing, of which of course he is repudiated himself and is repenting of, but corruption and immoral outrageous are also incarnated in public policies.”
From Washington Times ● Oct. 10, 2016
"For sure, he is repenting of his offer," reasoned Robin.
From Robin Hood by N. C. (Newell Convers) Wyeth
Give him news of his elder, and tell him this gross prodigal is repenting amongst the swine.
From The Newcomes Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family by William Makepeace Thackeray
And now she is repenting when she thinks it too late.
From Norine's Revenge; Sir Noel's Heir by May Agnes Fleming
I don’t know, unless the skipper is repenting of his bargain.
From Old Gold The Cruise of the "Jason" Brig by Stanley L. Wood
