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Penitent
/ˈpɛnɪtənt/
One who repents of sin; one sorrowful on account of his or her transgressions.
📖 Definitions of "Penitent"
noun
- 1
One who repents of sin; one sorrowful on account of his or her transgressions.
- 2
One under church censure, but admitted to penance; one undergoing penance.
- 3
One under the direction of a confessor.
adjective
- 1
Feeling pain or sorrow on account of one's sins or offenses; feeling sincere guilt.
- 2
Doing penance.
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