Repent and Wail

Repent

Repent verb - Feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about.
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Synonyms for Repent

Wail and repent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wail" instead a verb "Repent".

Wail

Wail verb - To express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely.

Repent and wail are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Repent" instead a verb "Wail".

Nearby Words: wailing, wailed

Common collocations

hatred repent hatred wail hatred
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