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penitent synonyms
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[
UK
/pˈɛnɪtənt/ ]
[
US
/ˈpɛnɪtɪnt/ ]
Synonyms
Feeling or showing regret for sins or misbehavior
sorry
regret
contrite
regretful
penitential
remorseful
repentant
compunctious
Expressing or being inclined to express an apology.
apologetic
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