Repent

Main Entry: re·pent
Pronunciation: ri-'pent

Function: verb

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French repentir, from Medieval Latin repoenitEre, from Latin re- + Late Latin poenitEre to feel regret, alteration of Latin paenitEre

intransitive verb
1 : to turn from sin and dedicate oneself to the amendment of one's life
2 a : to feel regret or contrition b : to change one's mind

transitive verb
1 : to cause to feel regret or contrition
2 : to feel sorrow, regret, or contrition for

- re·pent·er noun