Definition of penitence Penitence
pen•i•tence
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What does penitence mean?
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| penitence - remorse for your past conduct | ||
| repentance, penance | ||
| compunction, remorse, self-reproach a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed) | ||
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- penitence (n.)
The quality or condition of being penitent; the disposition of a penitent; sorrow for sins or faults; repentance; contrition.
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penitence
An act of atonement for a sin or wrongdoing.
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🔤- penitence, noun, singular of penitences.
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