the act of showing that you feel ashamed and sorry because you recognize that you have done something wrong, especially against the rules of your religion
Synonyms and related words
Shame or embarrassment
shame
embarrassment
guilt
Synonyms and related words
Beliefs and teachings common to more than one religion
absolution
angel
angelic
repentance
noun uncountable
US /rɪˈpentəns/
DEFINITIONS1
1
the act of showing that you feel ashamed and sorry because you recognize that you have done something wrong, especially against the rules of your religion
Synonyms and related words
Shame or embarrassment
shame
embarrassment
guilt
Synonyms and related words
Beliefs and teachings common to more than one religion