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Penitence Crossword Clue

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noun

• a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

90%5 Feeling of remorse or regret
noun

• the state of having committed an offense

• remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense

90%6 Feeling of disappointment or sadness over something that has happened
noun

• sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment

verb

• feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

• feel sad about the loss or absence of

• decline formally or politely

• express with regret

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The Guardian Quick16 Jan 2020 Down 16
New York Times24 Mar 1985 Across 94
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