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Repentance

//ɹɪˈpɛntəns// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The condition of being repentant, penitent. countable, uncountable

    "1678, Bunyan, The Pilgrim's Progress, second period God hath denied me repentance. His words gives me no encouragement to believe."

  2. 2
    remorse for your past conduct wordnet
  3. 3
    A feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning. countable, uncountable

    "And here, shipmates, is true and faithful repentance; not clamorous for pardon, but grateful for punishment."

Etymology

First attested circa 14th century, from Old French repentance. More at repent.

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