Associations to the word «Penitent»
Noun
- Confessor
- Penance
- Sinner
- Repentance
- Magdalene
- Confession
- Forgiveness
- Magdalen
- Sacrament
- Sin
- Thief
- Reconciliation
- Kneeling
- Communion
- Pardon
- Priest
- Mercy
- Baptism
- Prayer
- Salvation
- Privilege
- Whore
- Hermit
- Conscience
- Guilt
- Clergy
- Offence
- Monk
- Sorrow
- Christ
- Vow
- Rite
- Pilgrim
- Satisfaction
- Punishment
- Soul
- Tear
- Jesus
- Sermon
- Gospel
- Altar
- Heaven
- God
- Pilgrimage
- Grace
- Procession
- Faith
- Lent
- Rowe
- Taper
- Assurance
- Passion
- Knee
- Quixote
- Pope
- Blessing
- Doctrine
- Confidence
- Saint
- Seal
- Mary
- Garb
- Curate
- Cross
- Heresy
- Witch
- Convent
- Wandering
Adjective
Wiktionary
PENITENT, adjective. Feeling pain or sorrow on account of sins or offenses; repentant; contrite; sincerely affected by a sense of guilt, and resolved on amendment of life.
PENITENT, adjective. Doing penance.
PENITENT, noun. One who repents of sin; one sorrowful on account of his or her transgressions.
PENITENT, noun. One under church censure, but admitted to penance; one undergoing penance.
PENITENT, noun. One under the direction of a confessor.
Dictionary 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).
PENITENT, adjective. Feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds.
Wise words
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