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repentance

/rɪˈpen.təns/

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noun

/rɪˈpen.təns/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее чувство раскаяния или сожаления о своих прошлых поступках или поведении, часто сопровождающееся желанием измениться или загладить вину.

A noun referring to the feeling of remorse or regret for one's past actions or conduct, often accompanied by a desire to change or make amends.

uncountable

  1. Remorse for past actionsB2formal

    A feeling of regret or sorrow for something wrong that one has done, often accompanied by a desire to change.

    ruРаскаяние

    • He showed genuine repentance for his dishonest behavior.
    • Her repentance was evident in her tearful apology.
    • The priest spoke about the importance of repentance and forgiveness.

    Synonymscompunctioncontritionpenitenceregretremorseruefulnesssorrow

    Antonymscallousnesshardheartednessimpenitence

Forms
  • repentances plural form
  • repentances' possessive plural form
  • repentance's possessive singular form
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