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penitence

noun

/ˈpɛnɪtəns/

Meaning

The action or feeling of showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.

His eyes were full of penitence after realizing his mistake.

remorse, regret, contrition, repentance, sorrow

indifference, defiance

deep penitence, show penitence, penitence for sins, act of penitence

An old woman, often one who is thin and ugly, sometimes associated with witch-like qualities.

Rapid increase in the number or amount of something.

a hot-tasting root used as a spice in cooking and as medicine

The action of sending a person to prison or a mental hospital; also the act of committing something...

the act of reporting news or describing events in the media

the state of being continuous or connected; consistency over time