penitent

🇺🇸 /ˈpenɪtənt/ 🇬🇧 /ˈpenɪtənt/
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adjective
R

showing regret or remorse for something you have done wrong

The penitent thief apologized to the store owner for stealing.

悔过的小偷向店主道歉因为偷窃。

noun
R

a person who expresses regret or remorse for their wrongdoings

The priest forgave the penitent for his sins.

神父原谅了悔过的罪人。

translation

adj. 悔悟的
n. 悔过者

词形变化

Plural penitents