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repent Synonyms
Another word for repent
Choosing another word for repent depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To feel or express sincere regret, remorse, or contrition about one's wrongdoing or sin, typically accompanied by a resolve to change one's conduct.
Usage Example
"He urged the congregation to atone of their past mistakes and strive to live more compassionately."
Strong
atone
Weak
relent
• verb (Context 2)
To view or think of a past action, omission, or decision with deep regret or dissatisfaction.
Usage Example
"She soon repented her hasty decision to sell the family home."
Strongest
regret
rue
Strong
lament
bemoan
deplore
Weak
bewail
• adjective (Context 3)
Creeping prostrate along the ground and often taking root at the nodes (used of plant stems or certain organisms).
Usage Example
"The ground cover spreads rapidly across the garden bed via its slender, creeping stems."
Strongest
creeping
Strong
prostrate
procumbent
trailing
recumbent
Opposites of repent
The opposite of repent shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
erect
upright
welcome
embrace
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Repent. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/repent