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re·pent·ance
\rə̇ˈpentən(t)s, rēˈp-, -entən-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English repentaunce, from Middle French repentance, from Old French, from repentant, after such pairs of Old French abundant : abundance
: the act or process of repenting; specifically : contrition for one's sins together with the dedication of oneself to the abandonment of unworthy purposes and values and to the amendment of one's life
< there's no repentance in the grave — Isaac Watts >
Synonyms: see penitence |