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repentant
[ ri-pen-tnt, -pen-tuhnt ]
/ rɪˈpɛn tnt, -ˈpɛn tənt /
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adjective
repenting; penitent; experiencing repentance.
characterized by or showing repentance: a repentant mood.
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repechage, repel, repellent, repent, repentance, repentant, Repentigny, repeople, repercussion, repercussive, reperepe
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British Dictionary definitions for repentant
repentant
/ (rɪˈpɛntənt) /
adjective
reproaching oneself for one's past actions or sins; contrite
characterized by or proceeding from a sense of contritiona repentant heart; his repentant words
Derived forms of repentant
repentantly, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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