penance
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/ˈpɛn.əns/
English
Definitions
noun
- A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act.
- A sacrament in some Christian churches.
- Any instrument of self-punishment.
- Repentance
verb
- To impose penance; to punish.
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Synonyms
atonementpenitencerepentanceself-abasementself-mortificationpunishmentretributionchastisementcontritionexpiationreparationrestitutionself-denialself-punishmentredresspurification