Synonyms for penitent

Synonyms for (noun) penitent

Synonyms: penitent

Definition: (Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)

Similar words: religious person

Definition: a person who manifests devotion to a deity


Synonyms for (adj) penitent

Synonyms: penitent, repentant

Definition: feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds

Similar words: remorseful, rueful, ruthful, contrite

Definition: feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses


Similar words: penitential, penitentiary

Definition: showing or constituting penance

Usage: penitential tears; wrote a penitential letter apologizing for her hasty words


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