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repentance

[ri-pen-tns, -pen-tuhns] / rɪˈpɛn tns, -ˈpɛn təns /
NOUN
feeling bad for past action
Synonyms
STRONGEST
contrition grief guilt penitence regret remorse sorrow
STRONG
attrition compunction conscience contriteness rue ruth self-reproach sorriness
WEAK
penitency
Antonyms
STRONGEST
happiness satisfaction

Example Sentences

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One common answer notes that sackcloth and ashes have been since biblical times a sign of repentance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

So that ashen cross proves an appropriate start to Lent’s season of repentance: a time to get things right in your life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Eventually, Mary comes clean, and a bevy of local teens show up in court with their various stolen diner items in an act of mass repentance.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2024

The race is held the day before the start of Lent, the Christian period of repentance and sacrifice before Easter.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2024

I am confused and hurt by his sudden repentance.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.