v.
Pronunciation: ri- ' pent
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French repentir, from Medieval Latin repoenit ē re, from Latin re- + Late Latin poenit ē re to feel regret, alteration of Latin paenit ē re ― more at PENITENT
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1 : to turn from sin and dedicate oneself to the amendment of one's life
2 a : to feel regret or contrition b : to change one's mind
transitive verb
1 : to cause to feel regret or contrition
2 : to feel sorrow, regret, or contrition for
– re · pent · er noun