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Repentant

adjective
/rɪˈpen.tənt/

Meaning

feeling or expressing sincere regret and remorse; sorry for one's actions

Example Sentences

The repentant thief returned the stolen money.

Synonyms

remorseful, contrite, penitent

Antonyms

unrepentant, impenitent, defiant

Collocations

repentant sinner, repentant criminal, truly repentant

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