METANOIA Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word metanoia. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for METANOIA
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| change | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another • a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event • the action of changing something • the result of alteration or modification • the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due • a thing that is different • a different or fresh set of clothes • coins of small denomination regarded collectively • money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency • a difference that is usually pleasant verb • cause to change; make different; cause a transformation • undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature • become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence • lay aside, abandon, or leave for another • change clothes; put on different clothes • exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category • give to, and receive from, one another • change from one vehicle or transportation line to another • become deeper in tone • remove or replace the coverings of | ||||||||
| conversion | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an event that results in a transformation • a change in the units or form of an expression: • a successful free throw or try for point after a touchdown • a spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life • (psychiatry) a defense mechanism represses emotional conflicts which are then converted into physical symptoms that have no organic basis • a change of religion • interchange of subject and predicate of a proposition • act of exchanging one type of money or security for another • the act of changing from one use or function or purpose to another | ||||||||
| metamorphosis | nounn | |||||||
noun • the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals • a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances • a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft | ||||||||
| rebirth | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • after death the soul begins a new cycle of existence in another human body • a second or new birth • the revival of learning and culture • a spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life | ||||||||
| regeneration | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs • feedback in phase with (augmenting) the input • the activity of spiritual or physical renewal • forming again (especially with improvements or removal of defects); renewing and reconstituting | ||||||||
| renewal | nounn | |||||||
noun • the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation • the act of renewing • filling again by supplying what has been used up | ||||||||
| repentance | nounn | |||||||
noun • remorse for your past conduct | ||||||||
| transformation | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a qualitative change • (mathematics) a function that changes the position or direction of the axes of a coordinate system • a rule describing the conversion of one syntactic structure into another related syntactic structure • (genetics) modification of a cell or bacterium by the uptake and incorporation of exogenous DNA • the act of changing in form or shape or appearance | ||||||||
