penitent (adj.)

  1. feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds

    [ Syn: repentant , repentant ]

    penitent (n.)

  1. (Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)

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