
Repentance
Personal Feeling
Repentance here is an internal, emotional response to one's own actions.
Tom's repentance for cheating on the test kept him awake at night.
Not Always Visible
Repentance may not come with visible signs; it's about personal guilt and regret.
Despite her smile, she carried a hidden repentance for her harsh words.
Moral Context
This kind of repentance often involves acknowledging a moral or ethical wrongdoing.
He knew that repentance was the first step towards regaining his friends' trust. Compare with
AtoneContriteGuiltPenitenceRegretRemorseShameSorrow
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