REPENTANCES Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word repentances. (close relations)
repentance
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| remorse | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed) | ||||||
| regrets | nounn | |||||
noun • a polite refusal of an invitation | ||||||
| apologies | nounn | |||||
noun • an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone • a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly • a poor example | ||||||
| atonements | nounn | |||||
noun • compensation for a wrong • the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity) | ||||||
| contritions | ||||||
noun • sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation | ||||||
| penances | nounn | |||||
noun • remorse for your past conduct • a Catholic sacrament; repentance and confession and atonement and absolution • voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing | ||||||
| penitence | nounn | |||||
noun • remorse for your past conduct | ||||||
| compunction | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed) | ||||||
| contrition | nounn | |||||
noun • sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation | ||||||
| penance | nounn | |||||
noun • remorse for your past conduct • a Catholic sacrament; repentance and confession and atonement and absolution • voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing | ||||||
