Associations to the word «Penitence»

Wiktionary

PENITENCE, noun. Condition of being penitent.
PENITENCE, noun. Feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning.

Dictionary definition

PENITENCE, noun. Remorse for your past conduct.

Wise words

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Robert Louis Stevenson