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Meaning of repent
to feel or express sincere regret or guilt for a wrong committed
Etymology of repent
The word "repent" originates from the Old French word "repentir," which is derived from the Latin word "poenitere," meaning "to regret" or "to be sorry for"
Historically, the word has been used in religious contexts to describe the act of seeking forgiveness for sins or wrongdoing
Synonyms
regret
remorse
sorrow
guilt
contrition
penitence
atonement
apology
forgiveness
reconciliation
amendment
reform
change
transformation
conversion
reformation
redemption
absolution
pardoning
condoning
acquitting
exculpating
vindicating
justifying
rationalizing
regretting
lamenting
bemoaning
bewailing
repenting
reforming
amending
rectifying
remedying
compensating
making amends
atoning
Definitions
- to feel or express sincere regret or guilt for a wrong committed
- * to change one's mind or behavior as a result of feeling regret or guilt
Usage Examples
- The company will repent and make amends for the harm caused by their actions
- * After realizing the mistake, she began to repent and work towards a solution
- * He repented for his past mistakes and started a new life