Repent
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To feel deep regret or remorse for past wrongdoing and resolve sincerely to change one's conduct.
“He publicly repented for the harm his reckless decisions had caused to those around him.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/rɪˈpɛnt/
Syllables
re·pent
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Wordle
Ends in -ENT, a very common English suffix, with the RE- opening narrowing choices quickly in Wordle.
Scrabble
REPENT scores 8 points and hooks cleanly with -ED or -S for straightforward Scrabble extensions.
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