(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

sin

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Rhymes

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