Repentance

Pronunciation

• enPR: rÄ­-pÄ•nʹtÉ™ns

Alternative forms

• repentaunce archaic

Origin

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

Noun

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

Synonyms

• compunction
• contrition
• penitence
• remorse

Related terms

• repent
• repentant
• repentantly
• repented
• repenting

Anagrams

• penetrance