repentance

Word parts

repent + -ance

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /rɪˈpɛntəns/

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Noun

Singular repentance

Plural repentances

1. (uncountable) Repentance is a feeling of being sorry for doing something wrong, a feeling that makes someone try to change their behaviour.

   He felt repentance for his mistakes.

   Her repentance was clear when she tried to fix her error.

Related words

• repent