1. to feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one’s wrongdoing or sin

Examples

• She began to repent her harsh words to her sister.
• The criminal repented of his crimes and sought forgiveness.
• He repented his decision to quit school early.
• Many people repent their sins during religious services.
• After seeing the damage, they repented their reckless behavior.
• The company repented its poor treatment of employees.