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Synonyms for penitential
ˌpɛn ɪˈtɛn ʃəlpen·i·ten·tial

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  1. penitential

    Synonyms:
    wailing, mournful, dirgeful, sorrowful, contrite, penitent

    Antonyms:
    impenitent, hard-hearted, obdurate

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  1. penitential, penitentiaryadjective

    showing or constituting penance

    "penitential tears"; "wrote a penitential letter apologizing for her hasty words"

    Synonyms:
    penitentiary

    Antonyms:
    unrepentant, impenitent, unremorseful

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