noun
repenting
Repenting (noun) means the act of feeling deep regret for wrongdoing. Example: “He spent years repenting for the mistakes of his youth.”
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The act of feeling deep regret for wrongdoing.
"He spent years repenting for the mistakes of his youth."
How to use repenting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ongoing act of showing or feeling repentance.
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Word forms
- Plural
- repentings
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Rhymes for repenting
renting
venting
lamenting
parenting
preventing
commenting
consenting
tormenting
unrelenting
representing
experimenting
complimenting
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Frequently asked questions
What does “repenting” mean?
The word “repenting” means the act of feeling deep regret for wrongdoing. In plain terms, the ongoing act of showing or feeling repentance.
How do you use “repenting” in a sentence?
Here is “repenting” used in a sentence: “He spent years repenting for the mistakes of his youth.”
What part of speech is “repenting”?
“Repenting” is a noun.
What is the meaning of repenting?
"repenting" (noun) means the act of feeling deep regret for wrongdoing.
