noun🔗ShareOne who repents of sin; one sorrowful on account of his or her transgressions."Example Sentence: "After confessing their wrongdoings, the penitents knelt in prayer, seeking forgiveness." "religionsoultheologyguiltmoralpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOne under church censure, but admitted to penance; one undergoing penance."The church elders led the penitents in a solemn prayer of repentance after they had confessed their wrongdoings. "religiontheologysoulguiltmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOne under the direction of a confessor."The priest spoke quietly to the penitents, offering guidance tailored to their individual confessions. "religionsoultheologyguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
