Be penitent Crossword Clue

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(verb)
1. turn away from sin or do penitence
2. make amends for

Hint 2: Clue Definition

PENITENT (adjective)
1. feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
PENITENT (noun)
1. (Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)

Hint 3: Anagram

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