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repentance

/rɪˈpɛntəns/

repentancenoun

repentances

Translations

His repentance was sincere and heartfelt.

Его раскаяние было искренним и сердечным.

The priest spoke about the importance of repentance during the sermon.

Священник говорил о важности покаяния во время проповеди.

Definitions

The action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse for wrongdoing or sin.

After realizing the impact of his actions, he showed true repentance and sought forgiveness.

An act or instance of repenting, especially within a religious context as part of obtaining absolution.

In many Christian traditions, repentance is required before receiving communion.

Synonyms

repentanceadjective

/rɪˈpɛntəns/

Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g. ‘repentance prayer’

Definitions

Relating to or intended for repentance.

They sang a repentance hymn during the service.