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Penitents
noun
Word Frequency:
0.2
Definitions
1.
noun
One who repents of sin; one sorrowful on account of his or her transgressions.
2.
noun
One under church censure, but admitted to penance; one undergoing penance.
3.
noun
One under the direction of a confessor.
Synonyms
penaunt
contrite
repentant
penitential
sorry
remorseful
rueful
penitente
penitence
penances
penance
supplicants
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