English Explanatory Dictionary

repentance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The condition of being repentant, penitent.
  2. A feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning.

Pronunciation

rĭ-pĕnʹtəns /ɹɪˈpɛntəns/ ʹrĕp-ən-təns /ˈɹɛpəntəns/ [ˈɹep.ən.tʰənsʰ] en-us-repentance.ogg

Word forms

repentance repentances repentaunce

Etymology

First attested circa 14th century, from Old French repentance. More at repent.

Synonyms

compunction contrition penitence remorse

Related words

repent repentant repentantly repented repenting

Derived words

herb of repentance irrepentance nonrepentance Repentance Creek right of repentance stool of repentance unrepentance
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