regret vs repent
repent vs regretregret is a noun but repent is not a noun.
regret and repent both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| regret | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| repent | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
regret and repent
are synonyms defined as:
- regret and repent: feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
Other synonyms of regret include
rue.
| regret (noun) | repent (noun) |
|---|---|
| sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment |
| regret (verb) | repent (verb) |
|---|---|
| decline formally or politely | feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about |
| express with regret | turn away from sin or do penitence |
| feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about | |
| feel sad about the loss or absence of |
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