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Definition of repentance

repentance

/rɪˈpɛntəns/
re · pen · tance
Adverb:repentantly
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Plural:repentances
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Adjective:repentant
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• noun

1

Sincere regret, remorse, or contrition for one's past wrongdoings, faults, or sins, typically accompanied by a commitment to reform one's conduct.

Example

"The defendant expressed genuine repentance for the harm his actions had caused the community."

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• Rhymes for repentance

• Nearby Words

repellent
repeller
repent
repentance
repentant
repentantly
repercussion

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French 'repentance', from 'repentant', the present participle of 'repentir' (to repent), which traces back to Late Latin 'repaenitere', an intensive form of Classical Latin 'paenitere' (to cause to regret or be sorry).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Repentance. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/repentance
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