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repentance

American  
[ri-pen-tns, -pen-tuhns] / rɪˈpɛn tns, -ˈpɛn təns /

noun

  1. deep sorrow, compunction, or contrition for a past sin, wrongdoing, or the like.

    Synonyms:
    remorse, penitence, contriteness
    Antonyms:
    impenitence

  2. regret for any past action.

    Synonyms:
    sorrow
repentance British  
/ rɪˈpɛntəns /

noun

  1. remorse or contrition for one's past actions or sins

  2. an act or the process of being repentant; penitence

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Other Word Forms

  • nonrepentance noun

Etymology

Origin of repentance

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English repentaunce, from Old French repentance; equivalent to repent 1 + -ance

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