Synonyms for repent
ˈri pənt, rɪˈpɛntre·pent

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1. repent

   Synonyms:
   grieve, regret, sorrow, rue, repine, deplore, lament

   Antonyms:
   rejoice, persist

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1. repent, atoneverb

   turn away from sin or do penitence

   Synonyms:
   abye, atone, regret, aby, expiate, rue

2. repent, regret, rueverb

   feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

   Synonyms:
   atone, regret, rue

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1. repentverb

   Synonyms:
   regret, be sorry, be penitent, feel remorse

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1. Muhammad Musallam:

   I tell my father and my son: Repent to God. I say to the spies who spy on Islamic State: You will not be successful, they will expose you.

2. Jesus Christ:

   Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

3. Israel Folau:

   Do you think it's coincidence or no? God is speaking to you guys. Australia - you need to repent.

4. Molière:

   We often marry in despair, so that we repent of it all our life after.

5. Derek Hill:

   Repent and give yourself to Jesus and start a new life.