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repentantly


Meanings
  • having or showing regret or remorse for past actions, words, or omissions

    - "After making a hurtful comment, John showed signs of regret and apologized."
    - "The burglar, having been caught in the act, felt genuine remorse for his actions and vowed to make things right."
    - "Upon realizing the extent of the damage caused by her careless actions, Sarah felt a deep sense of regret and spent the next few days trying to make things right."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with repentantly
repentant , commendant , contemplant , confessant , compendious , complacient , comprehensive , collaborative , cohesive , congenial , conciliatory , consensual , consistent , constitutional
Homophones
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  1. homephone

  2. hymnphone

  3. hempphone

  4. hemophone


Variants
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repentant , repentantly
Forms
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The word 'repentantly' can also appear in different forms, such as: 'repentant' (an adjective used to describe someone who has shown genuine regret and remorse for past wrongs), 'repentance' (a noun used to describe the act or process of feeling genuine regret and remorse for past wrongs and seeking forgiveness and making amends), 'repent' (a verb used to describe the act of feeling genuine regret and remorse for past wrongs and seeking forgiveness and making amends).


Etymology
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The word 'repentantly' is an adverb formed by adding the suffix '-antly' to the adjective 'repentant'.


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  1. forgiveness: Forgiveness is the act or process of granting pardon or amnesty for an offense, condition, or situation. It is the act of overlooking or letting go of past wrongs or offenses, and it is often accompanied by feelings of compassion, empathy, and love.

  2. atonement: Atonement is the act or process of making amends or reparation for a wrong or offense. It is the act of seeking forgiveness and making amends for past wrongs or offenses, and it is often accompanied by feelings of remorse, guilt, and a desire to make things right.

  3. reconciliation: Reconciliation is the act or process of restoring friendly relations or harmony between people, groups, or nations. It is the act of making amends, seeking forgiveness, and making a genuine effort to understand and respect the perspectives, beliefs, and values of others.

  4. apology: An apology is a statement or expression of regret, remorse, or contrition for an offense, mistake, or wrong. It is an expression of sincere regret for causing harm, distress, or inconvenience to others, and it is often accompanied by a promise to make amends, seek forgiveness, and make a genuine effort to understand and respect the perspectives, beliefs, and values of others.


Culture
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In various cultures, the concept of repentance holds significant importance. In Christianity, repentance is a turning away from sin and a turning towards God. It is a fundamental aspect of the Christian faith, and the call to repentance is a recurring theme in Christian scripture. In Buddhism, repentance is a practice known as 'sharaṇa gamana', or 'taking refuge'. It involves acknowledging the presence of suffering in the world and seeking refuge in the Three Jewels: the Buddha, the Dharma (the teachings), and the Sangha (the community of practitioners). In Hinduism, repentance is known as 'prasada prapti', or 'the attainment of divine grace'. It involves seeking forgiveness for past wrongs and seeking the blessings of the deities. In many other cultures and religions, the concept of repentance holds similar importance as a means of seeking forgiveness, making amends for past wrongs, and seeking spiritual growth and renewal.

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