Meaning & Definition of Penance in English
English⟶
Penance
/pɛnəns/
noun
1. Remorse for your past conduct
synonym:
- repentance,
- penitence,
- penance
2. A catholic sacrament
- Repentance and confession and atonement and absolution
synonym:
- penance
3. Voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing
synonym:
- penance,
- self-mortification,
- self-abasement
Examples of using
If he does that again, let the punishment be harsher, and in addition, let penance be imposed on him, but if he does that thrice, let him be executed.