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penitence

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pen·i·tence  (pn-tns)
n.
The condition or quality of being penitent; regret for wrongdoing.
Synonyms: penitence, compunction, contrition, remorse, repentance
These nouns denote a feeling of regret for one's sins or misdeeds: showed no penitence; ended the relationship without compunction; pangs of contrition; tears of remorse; sincere repentance.
penitence, penitency
the state or condition of regretting crimes or offenses and being willing to atone for them. — penitent, n., adj.
See also: Crime
the state or condition of regretting sins or offenses and being willing to atone for them. — penitent, n., adj.
See also: Christianity
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.penitencepenitence - remorse for your past conduct        
penance, repentance
compunction, remorse, self-reproach - a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
Translations
penitence [ˈpɛnɪtns] n → penitencia
penitence [ˈpɛnɪtns] n → repentir m
penitence [ˈpɛnɪtns] n → Reue f
penitence [ˈpɛnɪtns] n → penitenza


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Naked, would I like to see them: for beauty alone should preach penitence.
Thus Spake Zarathustra: A Book For All And None by Nietzsche, Friedrich View in context
Of course, a minute or so later I would realise wrathfully that it was all a lie, a revolting lie, an affected lie, that is, all this penitence, this emotion, these vows of reform.
Notes from the Underground by Dostoyevsky, Fyodor View in context
The penitence of his countrymen is still waiting expression, but it may come to that when they have recurred to the evidences of his offence in their present shape.
My Literary Passions by Howells,William Dean View in context
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