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The condition or quality of being penitent; regret for wrongdoing.
SYNONYMS penitence, compunction, contrition, remorse, repentance. These nouns denote a feeling of regret for one's sins or misdeeds: showed no penitence; ended the relationship without compunction; pangs of contrition; tears of remorse; sincere repentance.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
remorse for your past conduct
Synonyms: repentance, penance
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