Words Like REPENTANCE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to REPENTANCE.

2 Alternative Words Similar to repentance

1 Penitence Noun      Synonym Words Like Penitence
2 Penance Noun      Synonym Words Like Penance

8 definitions of repentance

1 The act of repenting, or the state of being penitent; sorrow for what one has done or omitted to do; especially, contrition for sin.
2 remorse for your past conduct
3 The act or process of repenting.
4 Remorse or contrition for past conduct or sin. See Synonyms at penitence.
5 The act of repenting; the state of being penitent; sorrow or contrition for what one has done or left undone.
6 In theology, a change of mental and spiritual habit respecting sin, involving a hatred of and sorrow because of it, and a hearty and genuine abandonment of it in conduct of life.
7 The condition of being penitent
8 A feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning
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