penitents
Definitions
Noun
- (roman catholic church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a roman catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)
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| 1 | patents | 2 | 19 |
| 2 | persistent | 3 | 16 |
| 3 | presidents | 3 | 14 |
| 4 | tents | 1 | 10 |
| 5 | sentiments | 3 | 8 |
| 6 | lenient | 3 | 3 |
| 7 | peonies | 3 | 2 |
| 8 | dependents | 3 | 2 |
| 9 | enlistment | 3 | 1 |
| 10 | penitent | 3 | 0 |
| 11 | penitentiaries | 5 | 0 |
| 12 | penitentiary | 5 | 0 |
| 13 | entitlements | 4 | 0 |
| 14 | petites | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | intents | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | benites | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | pentimento | 4 | 0 |
| 18 | enlightens | 3 | 0 |
| 19 | enactments | 3 | 0 |
| 20 | pitts | 1 | 0 |
| 21 | pints | 1 | 0 |
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Term
Definitions: 1
Fragments: 0
Sound Alikes: 0
Spelled Like: 21
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
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This Word in the News:
Filipino penitents mark Holy Week with flagellations, processions and passion play
Apr 19, 2025 Cebu Daily News
Apr 19, 2025 Cebu Daily News
AP PHOTOS: Devout in the Philippines mark Holy Week with flagellations, processions and passion play
Apr 18, 2025 The Daily Reflector
Apr 18, 2025 The Daily Reflector
Penitents cover their faceds with bandanas and whip themselves with bamboo-tipped flails as an act of penitence
Apr 18, 2025 IslanderNews.com
Apr 18, 2025 IslanderNews.com