penance
(pen-ance)
2 syllables
Definition
noun. 1 voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing 2 a Catholic sacrament; repentance and confession and satisfaction and absolution
Example Sentence
He did penance for his sins.
Synonyms
self-mortification; self-punishment; penitential discipline
Antonyms
Hear It! Say It! Write It!
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Rhymes
- penance