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countable and uncountable, plural repentances
The condition of being penitent. quotations examples
God hath denied me repentance. His words gives me no encouragement to believe.
1678, Bunyan, The Pilgrim's Progress, second period
A feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning. quotations examples
And here, shipmates, is true and faithful repentance; not clamorous for pardon, but grateful for punishment.
1851, Herman Melville, Moby Dick, Chapter 6