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repentance

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re·pen·tance  (r-pntns)
n.
1. The act or process of repenting.
2. Remorse or contrition for past conduct or sin. See Synonyms at penitence.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.repentancerepentance - remorse for your past conduct        
penance, penitence
compunction, remorse, self-reproach - a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
repentance
noun regret, guilt, grief, sorrow, remorse, contrition, compunction, penitence, self-reproach, sackcloth and ashes, sorriness
Translations
repentance [rɪˈpɛntəns] n → arrepentimiento
repentance [rɪˈpɛntəns] n → repentir m
repentance [rɪˈpɛntəns] repent n → Reue f
repentance [rɪˈpɛntəns] n → pentimento


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A hint, therefore, to awaken your sense of this matter, shall suffice; for I would inspire you with repentance, and not drive you to desperation.
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context
He exclaimed with a too late repentance, "Wretched me
Fables by Aesop View in context
Only do bring with you sincere repentance and trust in God, who orders all things for the best.
Poor Folk by Dostoyevsky, Fyodor View in context
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