<p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to feel sorry, self-reproachful, or contrite for past conduct; regret or be conscience-stricken about a past action, attitude, etc. (often followed by of): He repented after his thoughtless act.</li><li>to feel such sorrow for sin or fault as to be disposed to change one's life for the better; be penitent.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to remember or regard with self-reproach or contrition: to repent one's injustice to another.</li><li>to feel sorry for; regret: to repent an imprudent act.</li></ul>