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Synonyms for repentance
rɪˈpɛn tns, -ˈpɛn tənsre·pen·tance
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repentancenoun
Synonyms:
contrition, penitence, compunction, remorserepentancenoun
The condition of being penitent
Synonyms:
remorse, penitence, compunction, contritionrepentancenoun
A feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning
Synonyms:
penitence, compunction, contrition, remorse
English Synonyms and Antonyms
repentance
Regret is sorrow for any painful or annoying matter. One is moved with penitence for wrong-doing. To speak of regret for a fault of our own marks it as slighter than one regarding which we should express penitence. Repentance is sorrow for sin with self-condemnation, and complete turning from the sin. Penitence is transient, and may involve no change of character or conduct. There may be sorrow without repentance, as for consequences only, but not repentance without sorrow. Compunction is a momentary sting of conscience, in view either of a past or of a contemplated act. Contrition is a subduing sorrow for sin, as against the divine holiness and love. Remorse is, as its derivation indicates, a biting or gnawing back of guilt upon the heart, with no turning of heart from the sin, and no suggestion of divine forgiveness.
Synonyms:
compunction, contriteness, contrition, penitence, regret, remorse, self-condemnation, sorrowAntonyms:
approval, comfort, complacency, content, hardness, impenitence, obduracy, obstinacy, self-approval, self-complacency, self-congratulation, stubbornnessPreposition:
Repentance of or in heart, or from the heart; repentance for sins; before or toward God; unto life.
Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
repentance
Synonyms:
penitence, contrition, compunction, regret, remorse, borrow, self-reproach, selfcondemnationAntonyms:
impenitence, obduracy, recusancy, hardness, reparation, selfapproval
Princeton's WordNet
repentance, penitence, penancenoun
remorse for your past conduct
Synonyms:
penance, penitence, self-abasement, self-mortification
Dictionary of English Synonymes
repentancenoun
Synonyms:
penitence, contrition, compunction, remorse, regret, self-reproach, self-reproof, self-accusation, self-condemnation, stings of conscience
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
repentancenoun
Synonyms:
penitence, contrition, compunction, remorseAntonyms:
impenitence
PPDB, the paraphrase database
List of paraphrases for "repentance":
Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#11358 | borrow | |
#12121 | regret | |
#14621 | sorrow | |
#26298 | repentance | |
#34185 | remorse | |
#46496 | penance | |
#90464 | contrition | |
#110350 | penitence | |
#127151 | compunction |
How to use repentance in a sentence?
True repentance means making amends with the person when at all possible.
He who carries out one good deed acquires one advocate in his own behalf, and he who commits one transgression acquires one accuser against himself. Repentance and good works are like a shield against calamity.
With deep repentance in my heart, I stood there in silent prayers for some time.
Repentance may begin instantly, but reformation often requires a sphere of years.
True repentance will entirely change you; the bias of your souls will be changed, then you will delight in God, in Christ, in His Law, and in His people.
Translations for repentance
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- pokání, lítostCzech
- BußeGerman
- μεταμέλεια, μετάνοιαGreek
- arrepentimientoSpanish
- توبهPersian
- tunnonvaiva, tunnontuska, katumusFinnish
- repentanceFrench
- arrepentimento, arrependimentoGalician
- rimorso, pentimentoItalian
- חזרה בתשובהHebrew
- تۆبهKurdish
- rīpenetātangaMāori
- berouwDutch
- arrependimentoPortuguese
- покаяние, раскаяниеRussian
- ruelse, ångerSwedish
- kitubioSwahili
- 悔改Chinese
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