Penitent Definition
penitent
- adjective
- feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
- noun
- (Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)
"Penitent" in song lyrics
See how penitent is used in real songs:
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"In our presence, the ones who survived are the penitent"
Louis Logic f/ R-Son — Logic & Reason -
"I may lack virtue but I'm penitent"
Santigold (o/k/a Santogold) — Anne
Words that rhyme with penitent
Usage tips for "penitent"
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