rə̇ˈpent ə n(t)s, rēˈp-, -entən- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English repentaunce, from Middle French repentance, from Old French, from repentant, after such pairs of Old French abundant : abundance
: the act or process of repenting ; specifically : contrition for one's sins together with the dedication of oneself to the abandonment of unworthy purposes and values and to the amendment of one's life
there's no repentance in the grave — Isaac Watts
Synonyms: see penitence