Penitence

Definition of Penitence

1. Remorse for your past conduct Noun

Synonyms for word "penitence"

penance
repentance

Semanticaly linked words with "penitence"

compunction
remorse
self-reproach

Hyponims for word "penitence"

compunction
remorse
self-reproach

Lexical Analysis for "penitence"

penitent
Adjective
derivation
1
1. feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
penitential
Adjective Satellite
derivation
1
1. showing or constituting penance
penitentiary
Adjective Satellite
derivation
1
1. used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers

Words Rhyme with penitence

advertence
appetence
coexistence
competence
consistence
existence
immunocompetence
impenitence
impotence
inadvertence
incompetence
insistence
intermittence
nonexistence
omnipotence
penitence

Etymology for penitence

etymologically related penitent
etymologically related penitential
etymologically related penitentially
etymologically related penitentiary
etymologically related penitently
variant:orthography pænitence
etymologically related repent

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