repentance | Definition of repentance

Synonyms and Antonyms of repentance

a feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing

preached that repentance was the first step on the path of redemption

Synonyms of repentance

contriteness, contrition, guilt, penitence, regret, remorse, remorsefulness, rue, self-reproach, shame

Words Related to repentance

compunction, misgiving, prick, qualm, scruple

blame, culpability, fault

liability, rap, responsibility

chagrin, embarrassment

anguish, distress, grief, ruth, sadness, sorrow

bloodguilt, bloodguiltiness

apology, excuses, hand-wringing, mea culpa

Antonyms of repentance

impenitence, remorselessness