имя существительное 1) раскаяние Синоним(ы): repentance, remorse 2) [религия] покаяние
noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French penitance, from Medieval Latin poenitentia, alteration of Latin paenitentia regret, from paenitent-, paenitens, present participle the quality or state of being penitent; sorrow for sins or faults Synonyms: penitence, repentance, contrition, compunction, remorse mean regret for sin or wrongdoing. penitence implies sad and humble realization of and regret for one's misdeeds Example: absolution is dependent upon sincere penitence. repentance adds the implication of a resolve to change Example: repentance accompanied by a complete change of character. contrition stresses the sorrowful regret that constitutes true penitence Example: tearful expressions of contrition. compunction implies a painful sting of conscience especially for contemplated wrongdoing Example: had no compunctions about taking back what is mine. remorse suggests prolonged and insistent self-reproach and mental anguish for past wrongs and especially for those whose consequences cannot be remedied Example: thieves untroubled by feelings of remorse.