Synonyms for penitential
ˌpɛn ɪˈtɛn ʃəlpen·i·ten·tial

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1. penitential

   Synonyms:
   wailing, mournful, dirgeful, sorrowful, contrite, penitent

   Antonyms:
   impenitent, hard-hearted, obdurate

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1. penitential, penitentiaryadjective

   showing or constituting penance

   "penitential tears"; "wrote a penitential letter apologizing for her hasty words"

   Synonyms:
   penitentiary

   Antonyms:
   unrepentant, impenitent, unremorseful

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