# reagent vs repent

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### reagent
*noun · IPA /ɹiˈeɪ.d͡ʒənt/ · frequency rank #33,811*
A compound or mixture of compounds used to treat or test materials, samples, other compounds or reactants in a laboratory or sometimes an industrial setting.

### repent
*verb · IPA /ɹɪˈpɛnt/ · frequency rank #18,416*
To feel pain, sorrow, or regret for what one has done or omitted to do; the cause for repenting may be indicated with "of".

## Source
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