penitence English

Meaning penitence meaning

What does penitence mean?

penitence

— noun (= repentance) remorse for your past conduct

Synonyms penitence synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as penitence?

penitence English » English

repentance

contrition

remorse

penance

regret

confession

compunction

expiation

shame

remorsefulness

regrets

qualm

propitiation

perception

house arrest

guilt

discipline

contriteness

consciousness

awareness

atonement

appreciation

Topics penitence topics

What do people use penitence to talk about?

Language and thought Emotion Feel bad

Sorry

• What words refer to the feeling of sorrow?
  sorrow regret remorse guilt conviction contrition penitence repentance shame conscience