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Penitent Adj Feeling Regret Sorrow One's Offenses Repentant

Word penitent
Part of Speech ADJ.
Definition feeling regret or sorrow for one's offenses; repentant.
Sentence When he realized the enormity of his crime, he became remorseful and penitent.
Related Words also N.

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