repentance
/ɹɪˈpɛntəns/ nom C2En français : repentance, repentir
- The action of repenting, an instance of it, atonement.
- The condition of being repentant, penitent, a state of feeling regret or remorse for having done wrong.
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This child had taken and lost her treasured amethyst brooch and now sat there calmly reciting the details thereof without the least apparent compunction or repentance.
But though everything seemed neat and comfortable, she was not able to gratify him by any sigh of repentance; and rather looked with wonder at her friend, that she could have so cheerful an air with such a companion.
He exclaimed with a too late repentance, “Wretched me!
Let me advise you to gain at least the small credit for repentance and confession, since there are still some details which we can only learn from your lips.”
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