repent repent /rɪˈpɛnt/

verb

1. () Turn away from sin or do penitence  ( atone , repent )
   turn away from sin or do penitence
     He sincerely repented for his past mistakes and vowed to make amends.
   He sincerely repented for his past mistakes and vowed to make amends.
   
2. Feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about  ( repent , rue , regret )
   feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
     I regret not taking the chance to study abroad when I had the opportunity.
   I regret not taking the chance to study abroad when I had the opportunity.