repentance
[ ri-pen-tns, -pen-tuhns ]
/ rɪˈpɛn tns, -ˈpɛn təns /
noun
deep sorrow, compunction, or contrition for a past sin, wrongdoing, or the like.
regret for any past action.
Origin of repentance
SYNONYMS FOR repentance
2
sorrow, qualms.
OTHER WORDS FROM repentance
non·re·pent·ance, nounWords nearby repentance
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British Dictionary definitions for repentance
repentance
/ (rɪˈpɛntəns) /
noun
remorse or contrition for one's past actions or sins
an act or the process of being repentant; penitence