penitents

[US]/[ˈpenɪtənts]/
[UK]/[ˈpɛnɪtənts]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.Persons who express or show repentance; those who do penance.; Members of a religious group who engage in acts of penance.

Phrases & Collocations

burdened penitents

penitents gather

seeking penitents

penitent's plea

penitents return

public penitents

penitents confessed

penitent stance

penitents walking

penitent hearts

Example Sentences

the church welcomed penitents seeking forgiveness and guidance.

many penitents gathered at the shrine to offer prayers and reflections.

the priest offered words of comfort to the penitents expressing remorse.

public displays of penitents walking barefoot were common during lent.

the sermon encouraged penitents to examine their lives and make amends.

a sea of penitents filled the square during the procession.

the ritual provided a space for penitents to confess their sins.

the community offered support to penitents striving for self-improvement.

penitents often carry crosses as a symbol of their devotion.

the choir sang hymns to inspire the penitents during the service.

the experience was transformative for many penitents seeking spiritual renewal.

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