VDict - Definition of penitent

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penitent

Adjective

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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Words pronounced/spelled similarly to "penitent":
pendant pendent penitent pentimento
Words contain "penitent":
impenitent impenitently penitent penitential penitentially penitentiary penitently priest-penitent privilege
Words contain "penitent" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
unremorseful impenitent unrepentant penitent confession