penitence
[ pen-i-tuh ns ]
/ ˈpɛn ɪ təns /
noun
the state of being penitent; regret for one's wrongdoing or sinning; contrition; repentance.
Origin of penitence
Words nearby penitence
peninsular war,
peninsulate,
penis,
penis envy,
penischisis,
penitence,
penitent,
penitente,
penitential,
penitential psalm,
penitentiary