Penitent Mnemonic

Explore definitions and mnemonics for penitent.

penitent

penitent

/ˈpɛnɪtənt/

remorseful
penaunt

Examples

a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)

noun

feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds

adjective
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"Pen + Tent. He feels so sorry, lives in a tent, asks for repent."

"Pen + In + Tent. He feels sorry in the tent for breaking the pen."

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