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Penitent

//ˈpɛnɪtənt//

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The word "penitent" can be used as noun, adjective and adjective.

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Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

religious person

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ashamed bad contrite penitential penitentiary regretful remorseful rueful ruthful sorry

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