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Penitence

Noun:

1. The feeling of sorrow or regret for one's wrongdoing; repentance.

Example sentence: After hurting her best friend's feelings, Jane was filled with penitence and apologized sincerely.

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Adjective:

1. Feeling or expressing penitence; repentant.

Example sentence: The penitential man sought forgiveness for his past mistakes.

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Verb:

1. To feel or show regret or remorse for one's actions; repent.

Example sentence: Sarah had to penitence for her rude behavior towards her co-workers.

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