REPENTANCES Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word repentances. (close relations)
Definition of REPENTANCES
repentance
Best Alternative Words for REPENTANCES
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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 |