Find the synonyms or antonyms of a word



Antonyms for repentance


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ri-pen-tns, -pen-tuhns
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈpɛn tns, -ˈpɛn təns



Definition of repentance

Origin :
  • c.1300, from Old French repentance "penitence" (12c.), from present participle stem of repentir (see repent).
  • Repentance goes beyond feeling to express distinct purposes of turning from sin to righteousness; the Bible word most often translated repentance means a change of mental and spiritual attitude toward sin. [Century Dictionary]
  • noun feeling bad for past action

Synonyms for repentance

Based on : Thesaurus.com - Gutenberg.org - Dictionary.com - Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019