repentance

noun

re·pen·tance ri-ˈpen-tᵊn(t)s How to pronounce repentance (audio)

: the action or process of repenting especially for misdeeds or moral shortcomings

Example Sentences

preached that repentance was the first step on the path of redemption

Recent Examples on the Web And his poem was on a good Christian subject, repentance.

Gregory Hays, The New York Review of Books, 3 Aug. 2022 Francis' tone of personal repentance has signaled a notable shift for the papacy, which has long acknowledged abuses in the residential schools and strongly asserted the rights and dignity of Indigenous peoples.

Arkansas Online, 24 July 2022 Francis’ tone of personal repentance has signaled a notable shift for the papacy, which has long acknowledged abuses in the residential schools and strongly asserted the rights and dignity of Indigenous peoples.

Nicole Winfield, BostonGlobe.com, 23 July 2022 Francis’ tone of personal repentance has signaled a notable shift for the papacy, which has long acknowledged abuses in the residential schools and strongly asserted the rights and dignity of Indigenous peoples.

Nicole Winfield, ajc, 23 July 2022 Moving forward is only possible if the SBC members face this issue honestly, receive this report soberly, express genuine remorse and demonstrate genuine repentance.

R. Albert Mohler, WSJ, 26 May 2022 Scorsese betrayed the powerful ethnic realization of his semi-autobiographical Mean Streets, but Coppola returned to his version of it when Part III reclaimed the Church (Michael’s repentance) and Opera (Michael’s punishment).

Armond White, National Review, 18 Mar. 2022 Looming above all, of course, was the boundless shame of the Third Reich, which left many Germans intent on moral repentance.

Alec Macgillis, ProPublica, 16 Mar. 2022 The forward move, the authors say, cannot be solely for repentance – but restitution, too.

Joan Taylor, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Mar. 2022 See More

repentance

noun

as in remorse

a feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing preached that repentance was the first step on the path of redemption

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

remorse
guilt
regret
remorsefulness
penitence
contrition
shame
contriteness
self-reproach
grief
sorrow
sadness
apology
rue
anguish
compunction
blame
culpability
responsibility
embarrassment
ruth
qualm
scruple
distress
excuses
misgiving
chagrin
prick
bloodguilt
bloodguiltiness
mea culpa
fault
rap
liability
hand-wringing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

impenitence
remorselessness

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of repentance are compunction, contrition, penitence, and remorse. While all these words mean "regret for sin or wrongdoing," repentance adds the implication of a resolve to change.

repentance accompanied by a complete change of character

In some situations, the words compunction and repentance are roughly equivalent. However, compunction implies a painful sting of conscience especially for contemplated wrongdoing.

had no compunctions about taking back what is mine

The words contrition and repentance are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, contrition stresses the sorrowful regret that constitutes true penitence.

tearful expressions of contrition

The words penitence and repentance can be used in similar contexts, but penitence implies sad and humble realization of and regret for one's misdeeds.

absolution is dependent upon sincere penitence

Although the words remorse and repentance have much in common, remorse suggests prolonged and insistent self-reproach and mental anguish for past wrongs and especially for those whose consequences cannot be remedied.

thieves untroubled by feelings of remorse

单词	repentance
释义	repentance noun re·pen·tance ri-ˈpen-tᵊn(t)s : the action or process of repenting especially for misdeeds or moral shortcomings Synonyms contriteness contrition guilt penitence regret remorse remorsefulness rue self-reproach shame See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences preached that repentance was the first step on the path of redemption Recent Examples on the Web And his poem was on a good Christian subject, repentance. Gregory Hays, The New York Review of Books, 3 Aug. 2022 Francis' tone of personal repentance has signaled a notable shift for the papacy, which has long acknowledged abuses in the residential schools and strongly asserted the rights and dignity of Indigenous peoples. Arkansas Online, 24 July 2022 Francis’ tone of personal repentance has signaled a notable shift for the papacy, which has long acknowledged abuses in the residential schools and strongly asserted the rights and dignity of Indigenous peoples. Nicole Winfield, BostonGlobe.com, 23 July 2022 Francis’ tone of personal repentance has signaled a notable shift for the papacy, which has long acknowledged abuses in the residential schools and strongly asserted the rights and dignity of Indigenous peoples. Nicole Winfield, ajc, 23 July 2022 Moving forward is only possible if the SBC members face this issue honestly, receive this report soberly, express genuine remorse and demonstrate genuine repentance. R. Albert Mohler, WSJ, 26 May 2022 Scorsese betrayed the powerful ethnic realization of his semi-autobiographical Mean Streets, but Coppola returned to his version of it when Part III reclaimed the Church (Michael’s repentance) and Opera (Michael’s punishment). Armond White, National Review, 18 Mar. 2022 Looming above all, of course, was the boundless shame of the Third Reich, which left many Germans intent on moral repentance. Alec Macgillis, ProPublica, 16 Mar. 2022 The forward move, the authors say, cannot be solely for repentance – but restitution, too. Joan Taylor, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Mar. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition repentance noun re·pen·tance ri-ˈpen-tᵊns : the action or process of acknowledging regret for having done something wrong repentance noun as in remorse a feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing preached that repentance was the first step on the path of redemption Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance remorse guilt regret remorsefulness penitence contrition shame contriteness self-reproach grief sorrow sadness apology rue anguish compunction blame culpability responsibility embarrassment ruth qualm scruple distress excuses misgiving chagrin prick bloodguilt bloodguiltiness mea culpa fault rap liability hand-wringing Antonyms & Near Antonyms impenitence remorselessness Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of repentance are compunction, contrition, penitence, and remorse. While all these words mean "regret for sin or wrongdoing," repentance adds the implication of a resolve to change. repentance accompanied by a complete change of character In some situations, the words compunction and repentance are roughly equivalent. However, compunction implies a painful sting of conscience especially for contemplated wrongdoing. had no compunctions about taking back what is mine The words contrition and repentance are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, contrition stresses the sorrowful regret that constitutes true penitence. tearful expressions of contrition The words penitence and repentance can be used in similar contexts, but penitence implies sad and humble realization of and regret for one's misdeeds. absolution is dependent upon sincere penitence Although the words remorse and repentance have much in common, remorse suggests prolonged and insistent self-reproach and mental anguish for past wrongs and especially for those whose consequences cannot be remedied. thieves untroubled by feelings of remorse
随便看	Swansea swanseae swanseas swanskin swanskins swansongs swap swap hook swap meet swap stories swape swapped swapper swappers swapping swappings swaps swaptions swaraj swarajes swarajist swarajists sward swarded swarding

repentance

noun

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Word History

Kids Definition

noun

noun

Synonym Chooser