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penitence Synonyms

Another word for penitence

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• noun (Context 1)

The feeling or action of showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentance.

Usage Example

"He bowed his head in quiet repentance after realizing how deeply his careless remarks had hurt his friend."

Strongest
repentance
contrition
remorse
Strong
compunction
regret
atonement
penance

Opposites of penitence

The opposite of penitence shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

impenitence
remorselessness
obduracy
defiance
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• Nearby Words

penile
peninsula
penis
penitence
penitent
penitentiary
penitently

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Penitence. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/penitence
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