repent

verb

ri-ˈpent How to pronounce repent (audio)
Definition of repentnext
as in to regret
to feel sorry or dissatisfied about after hearing what a great time you guys had at the party, I am repenting my decision to stay home

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Recent Examples of repent Simon’s self-righteous callousness warranted a rebuke, but the rebuke provided Simon the opportunity to see the situation more clearly, to repent, and to love more going forward. — Eric Bashor, Christian Science Monitor, 13 July 2026 More joy in Heaven over one sinner who repents than ninety-nine righteous people who’ve got nothing to repent. — Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026 Except… there’s no indication Martin is repenting for his murderous vigilante rampage. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 June 2026 His death quickly turned him into a martyr, shocked Christian Europe, and forced Henry II to publicly repent. — Literary Hub, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for repent
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regret
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  • Eagles coach Nick Sirianni immediately regretted the decision.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Penn State fans and boosters though, might already be regretting their program's big reset.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of regret

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“Repent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repent. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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