penitent
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(adjective) feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds |
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Synonyms: repentant |
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Antonyms: impenitent |
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(noun) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor) |
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Related Words: flagellant, religionist, religious person |
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