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REPENTANCE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for REPENTANCE?

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Repentance as a Noun
Definitions of "Repentance" as a noun
Synonyms of "Repentance" as a noun (16 Words)
Usage Examples of "Repentance" as a noun
Associations of "Repentance" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Repentance” are: penance, penitence, remorse, contrition, contriteness, sorrow, sorrowfulness, regret, ruefulness, pangs of conscience, prickings of conscience, shame, guilt, self-reproach, self-condemnation, compunction

Repentance as a Noun

Definitions of "Repentance" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “repentance” as a noun can have the following definitions:

Remorse for your past conduct.
The action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse.

Synonyms of "Repentance" as a noun (16 Words)

compunction	A feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed. They used their tanks without compunction.
contriteness	An elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade.
contrition	(in the Roman Catholic Church) the repentance of past sins during or after confession. Prayers of contrition.
guilt	The fact of having committed a specified or implied offence or crime. It is the duty of the prosecution to prove the prisoner s guilt.
pangs of conscience	A sudden sharp feeling.
penance	A religious observance or other duty required of a person by a priest as part of this sacrament to indicate repentance. He had done public penance* for those hasty words.*
penitence	The action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentance. A public display of penitence.
prickings of conscience	Motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person’s thoughts and actions.
regret	A feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over an occurrence or something that one has done or failed to do. He wrote a note expressing his regret.
remorse	A feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed. They were filled with remorse* and shame.*
ruefulness	Sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment.
self-condemnation	An admission that you have failed to do or be something you know you should do or be.
self-reproach	A feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed.
shame	An unfortunate development. Ignorance of Latin would be a disgrace and a shame* to any public man.*
sorrow	An event or circumstance that causes sorrow. A bereaved person needs time to work through their sorrow.
sorrowfulness	Sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment.

Usage Examples of "Repentance" as a noun

Each person who turns to God in genuine repentance and faith will be saved.

Associations of "Repentance" (30 Words)

apologetic	Constituting a formal defence or justification of a theory or doctrine. An apologetic* smile.*
atone	Turn away from sin or do penitence. A human sacrifice to atone* for the sin.*
atonement	(in religious contexts) reparation or expiation for sin. He submitted his resignation as an act of atonement.
compunction	A feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed. They used their tanks without compunction.
confess	Confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed usually under pressure. She confessed that she had taken the money.
confession	The religious body or Church sharing a confession of faith. His words are a political confession* of faith.*
confessor	A person to whom another confides personal problems. She sent for her confessor* because she was in mortal sin.*
contrite	Feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses. A contrite* tone.*
contrition	The state of feeling remorseful and penitent. To show contrition* for his crime he offered to do community service.*
expiate	Make amends for. Expiate one s sins.
forgive	Stop blaming or grant forgiveness. I was willing to forgive* all her faults for the sake of our friendship.*
guilty	Responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act. He felt guilty* about the way he had treated her.*
penance	Impose a penance on. He had done public penance* for those hasty words.*
penitence	The action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentance. A public display of penitence.
penitent	(Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor. A penitent* expression.*
penitential	Showing or constituting penance. Wrote a penitential* letter apologizing for her hasty words.*
regret	Express with regret. I always regretted that I never trained.
regretful	Feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone. He sounded regretful* but pointed out that he had committed himself.*
regretfully	It is regrettable that. He sighed regretfully.
remorse	A feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed. They were filled with remorse* and shame.*
remorseful	Filled with remorse; sorry. The defendant was remorseful* for what he had done.*
repent	Feel regret or penitence about. He repented of his action.
repentant	Feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds. He is truly repentant* for his incredible naivety and stupidity.*
rue	A street or road in France. Ferguson will rue* the day he turned down that offer.*
rueful	Expressing sorrow or regret, especially in a wry or humorous way. She gave a rueful* grin.*
salvation	Saving someone or something from harm or from an unpleasant situation. They turned to individualism as their salvation.
sceptic	A person who doubts the truth of Christianity and other religions; an atheist.
scruple	Raise scruples. In the choice of a second wife one scruple* of prudence is worth a pound of passion.*
sin	Commit a sin. I sinned and brought shame down on us.
sinner	A person who sins (without repenting. God forgives repentant sinners.