repenting Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: R IH0 P EH1 N T IH0 NG
What Does Repenting Mean?
Repenting is a verb that means present participle and gerund of repent. As a noun, it means repentance.
Word Facts for Repenting
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | afterthink, regret and rue |
| Plural | repentings |
Repenting Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of repent
Repenting as a Noun
- repentance
Verb
- To feel pain, sorrow, or regret for what one has done or omitted to do; the cause for repenting may be indicated with "of".
- To be sorry for sin as morally evil, and to seek forgiveness; to cease to practice sin and to love.
If you are a true Muslim, you should repent to Allah.
- To feel pain on account of; to remember with sorrow.
- To be sorry for, to regret.
I repent my sins.
- To cause to have sorrow or regret.
- To cause (oneself) to feel pain or regret.
Synonyms of Repenting
Repenting synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Repenting
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Repenting in a Sentence
If you are a true Muslim, you should repent to Allah.
I repent my sins.
Word Forms & Grammar
repenting
repenting (plural repentings)
Words That Rhyme With Repenting
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Frequently Asked Questions About Repenting
Is repenting a verb or a noun?
Repenting is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for repenting?
Close synonyms of repenting are afterthink, regret and rue. See the full list of repenting synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of repenting?
The plural of repenting is repentings.