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Term: Repentance

Definition:

Repentance refers to the act of feeling remorse or regret for one's past actions, accompanied by a sincere desire to change and seek forgiveness.

Examples:

1. Noun - Feeling of Remorse:

After causing harm to his friend, John was overwhelmed with repentance and apologized sincerely.

2. Noun - Religious Context:

In Christianity, repentance is considered a fundamental step towards seeking forgiveness and salvation.

3. Verb - To Express Sincere Regret:

Susan deeply repented her decision to drop out of college and strived to make amends.

4. Adjective - Reflecting Regret:

The repentance look on his face indicated that he had understood the consequences of his actions.

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