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Penitent

Definition:

Adjective: feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant.

Noun: a person who confesses sins and seeks forgiveness; a repentant individual.

Sense 1:

Adjective

Example sentence: After realizing the impact of his actions, the penitent man apologized to his friends.

Noun

Example sentence: The priest listened empathetically to the penitent, offering guidance and solace.

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