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penitent
adjective
noun
feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
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ˈpɛnɪtənt
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adjective
feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
noun
(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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