I. ri-ˈpent verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French repentir, from Medieval Latin repoenitēre, from Latin re- + Late Latin poenitēre to feel regret, alteration of Latin paenitēre — 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
II. ˈrē-pənt adjective
Etymology: Latin repent-, repens, present participle of repere to creep — more at reptile
Date: 1669
: creeping , prostrate
repent stems