How do you pronounce penitence?

penitence is pronounced as /ˈpɛnɪtəns/.

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penitence

😔penitence (penitens)

noun

/ˈpɛnɪtəns/

penitencia (penitensia)

peninsular penitent

Meaning

The action or feeling of showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.

Traducción del significado

la acción o sentimiento de mostrar tristeza y arrepentimiento por haber hecho algo mal

la accion o sentimiento de mostrar tristeza y arrepentimiento por haber hecho algo mal

Oraciones de ejemplo

His eyes were full of penitence after realizing his mistake.

Sus ojos estaban llenos de penitencia después de darse cuenta de su error.

Sus ojos estaban llenos de penitencia despues de darse cuenta de su error.

Synonyms

remorse, regret, contrition, repentance, sorrow

Antonyms

indifference, defiance

Colocaciones

deep penitence, show penitence, penitence for sins, act of penitence

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