Synonyms for penitents

Grammar : Noun

Spell : pen-i-tuhnt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɛn ɪ tənt

Définition of penitents

Origin : mid-14c., from Old French pénitent (14c.) and directly from Latin paenitentem (see penitence). As a noun, late 14c., from the adjective.

As in prodigal son : noun forgiven child

Example sentences :

I thought I'd try the thing anyway, so I went to the penitents' bench.
Extract from : « The Trail of '98 » by Robert W. Service

The convent is a refuge for penitents, of whom some 230 are received.
Extract from : « Hammersmith, Fulham and Putney » by Geraldine Edith Mitton

I come to ask you the favour to receive me among your penitents.
Extract from : « The Priest, The Woman And The Confessional » by Father Chiniquy

The greatest of penitents said, “I turned my feet unto thy testimonies.”
Extract from : « Broken Bread » by Thomas Champness

The steward bore the message to him, while the twelve penitents waited at the ladder.
Extract from : « Down the Rhine » by Oliver Optic

Mr. Lowington smiled, and directed the penitents to repair to the quarter-deck.
Extract from : « Down the Rhine » by Oliver Optic

The confession-box was too hot, and the breath of the penitents offensive.
Extract from : « The Great White Tribe in Filipinia » by Paul T. Gilbert

He was the first man to reach the altar when the invitation to penitents was given.
Extract from : « A Circuit Rider's Wife » by Corra Harris

The Ramayana describes the abodes in the forest and the life of the penitents.
Extract from : « The History of Antiquity, Volume IV (of 6) » by Max Duncker

Penitents of love, a singular set of fanatics in France, I. 211.
Extract from : « The History of Chivalry, Volume I (of 2) » by Charles Mills

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