Repentance

Meaning

the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse

Deep regret or remorse for wrongdoing; sincere sorrow for one's sins or mistakes.

Example Sentences

His genuine repentance moved everyone in the courtroom.

He showed true repentance after apologizing for his mistakes.

Example Expressions

penance and repentance

Synonyms

remorse, regret, contrition, penitence, sorrow

Entry 1

remorse, regret, contrition, penitence, sorrow

Entry 2

remorse, regret, sorrow, contrition, penitence

Antonyms

impenitence, defiance, stubbornness, indifference, satisfaction

Entry 1

impenitence, defiance, stubbornness

Entry 2

indifference, defiance, satisfaction

Collocations

genuine repentance, show repentance, act of repentance, deep repentance, true repentance, repentance for sins, repentance and forgiveness

Entry 1

genuine repentance, show repentance, act of repentance, deep repentance

Entry 2

true repentance, deep repentance, repentance for sins, repentance and forgiveness