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Meaning of word penitential from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

penitential adjective

Meaning : Showing or constituting penance.

Example : Penitential tears.
Wrote a penitential letter apologizing for her hasty words.

Synonyms : penitentiary

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