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Misspelling

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Penitent — synonyms, penitent antonyms, definition

1. penitent (a)

13 synonyms

apologetic ashamed compunctious contrite graceless irreclaimable lost obdurate regretful remorseful repentant reprobate sorry

2. penitent (Noun)

3 synonyms

ascetic monk puritan

1 definition

penitent (Noun) — (Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor).

1 type of

religious person

1 type

Flagellant

3. penitent (Adjective)

1 antonym

impenitent

1 definition

penitent (Adjective) — Feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds. ex. "If the offender is truly penitent, should we still punish her?"