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show penitence

  • as inrepent
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Synonyms for show penitence

verb ask forgiveness
  • apologize
  • atone
  • deplore
  • bewail
  • lament
  • reform
  • regret
  • relent
  • rue
  • sorrow
  • be ashamed
  • be contrite
  • be sorry
  • feel remorse
  • have qualms
  • reproach oneself
  • see error of ways
  • show penitence

Antonyms for show penitence

  • be happy
  • praise
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More words related to show penitence

repent

verb. ask forgiveness
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.