repentance
noun/rɪˈpentəns/
/rɪˈpentəns/
[uncountable] (formal)- repentance (for something) the fact of showing that you are sorry for something wrong that you have done synonym contrition, remorse
- He shows no sign of repentance.
- The book speaks of the need for repentance and atonement.
- They were released on parole for showing signs of repentance.
- Sins are wiped out by sincere repentance.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- genuine
- sincere
- true
- …
- show
- preach
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