resipiscence

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Synonyms: reminiscence, resipiscent, reviviscence

Antonyms: reminiscence, resipiscent, reviviscence

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|uncountable}} [[recognition|Recognition]] of one or more [[past#Adjective|past]] [[mistake#Noun|mistakes]], especially with a [[desire#Noun|desire]] to [[improve]] in the [[future#Noun|future]]; [[repentance]]; {{lb|en|countable}} an [[instance#Noun|instance]] of this. {{defdate|from 16th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|uncountable}} The [[act#Noun|act]] of [[become|becoming]] [[comprehending#Adjective|comprehending]], [[reasonable]] or [[responsible#Adjective|responsible]], especially after having [[behave]]d in an [[uncomprehending]], [[unreasonable]], or [[irresponsible#Adjective|irresponsible]] [[manner#Noun|manner]]; the act of [[come to one's senses|coming to one's senses]]; {{lb|en|countable}} an instance of this.

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