penance

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Synonyms: penzance, pennance

Antonyms: penzance, pennance

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Noun

1. A voluntary self-imposed [[punishment]] for a [[sinful]] act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as [[reparation]] for the act.
2. A [[sacrament]] in some Christian churches that involves [[penitence]] (remorse plus restitution via prayer).
3. Any instrument of self-punishment.
4. {{lb|en|obsolete}} [[repentance]]
5. {{lb|en|obsolete}} [[pain]]; [[sorrow]]; [[suffering]]

Verb

1. To [[impose]] [[#Noun|penance]]; to [[punish]].

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