verb
- past tense of repent; felt or expressed sincere regret or remorse about one’s wrongdoing or sin
Examples
- She repented her harsh words to her sister.
- The criminal repented his crimes before the judge.
- He repented of his selfish behavior and tried to make amends.
- After years of lying, she finally repented and told the truth.
- The congregation prayed for those who had repented their sins.
- He repented his decision to quit school so early.