repentance

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/ɹɪˈpɛntəns/

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/ɹɪˈpɛntəns/ · /ˈɹɛpəntəns/ · [ˈɹep.ən.tʰənsʰ]

Definition of repentance

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noun

(countable, uncountable)The condition of being repentant, penitent.

“1678, Bunyan, The Pilgrim's Progress, second period God hath denied me repentance. His words gives me no encouragement to believe.”

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noun

(countable, uncountable)The condition of being repentant, penitent.

“1678, Bunyan, The Pilgrim's Progress, second period God hath denied me repentance. His words gives me no encouragement to believe.”
(countable, uncountable)A feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning.

“And here, shipmates, is true and faithful repentance; not clamorous for pardon, but grateful for punishment.”

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

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