What does penitence mean?
Penitence means The condition of being penitent; a feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning..
Penitence
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
The condition of being penitent; a feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning..
Example Sentences
an assassin who misses his aim and flounders into penitence much as that discomfortable drama misses its point and stumbles into vacuity
As for the moral turpitude that man unveiled to me, even with tears of penitence, I cannot, even in memory, dwell on it without a start of horror.
Away, Remorse! / Compunction, hence!. / Go, Moral Force! / Go, Penitence!
Synonyms for penitence
Antonyms for penitence
Related Words
Word Forms
- penitences
- pænitence
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for penitence?
Common synonyms include compunction, contrition, remorse, repentance.
What is the opposite of penitence?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use penitence in a sentence?
an assassin who misses his aim and flounders into penitence much as that discomfortable drama misses its point and stumbles into vacuity
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