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Repentant

//ɹəˈpɛtənt// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Feeling or showing sorrow for wrongdoing.

    "I cannot believe that God wants us to kill no matter if this man is a sinner. God’s greatest commandment is one of love, not hate and revenge. I believe that this man is repentant for his wrongdoings. He has asked for forgiveness."

Adjective
  1. 1
    feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    One who repents; a penitent.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Old French repentant, present participle of repentir.

Etymology 2

From Old French repentant, present participle of repentir.

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