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repent

1. re.pent \ri-'pent\ vb [ME repenten, fr. OF repentir, fr. re- + pentir to 
   be s]orry, fr. L paenite-re - more at PENITENCE 1: to turn from sin and 
   dedicate oneself to the amendment of one's life  2a: to feel regret or 
   contrition  2b: to change one's mind  1: to cause to feel regret or 
   contrition  2: to feel sorrow, regret, or contrition for  - re.pent.er n
2. re.pent \'re--p*nt\ aj [L repent-, repens, prp. of repere to creep - 
   more at RE]PTILE : CREEPING, PROSTRATE