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Penance
ˈpɛnən(t)s
Penance definitions
noun
penance
penances
- punishment inflicted on oneself as an outward expression of repentance for wrongdoing
"he had done public penance for those hasty words"
atonement expiation self-punishment self-mortification self-abasement reparation amends penalty punishment atone make amends/reparation/recompense/restitution make up redeem oneself pay the penalty pay recompense pay the price expiate redress compensate - a sacrament in which a member of the Church confesses sins to a priest and is given absolution
- a religious observance or other duty required of a person by a priest as part of this sacrament to indicate repentance
verb
penance
penanced
penances
penancing
- impose a penance on
"the Bishop penanced him severely for his conduct"