Pénitence (en. Penance)

/pe.ni.tɑ̃s/

Synonyms

Slang Meanings

To bang one's head against the walls
He blames himself so much that he bangs his head against the walls.
Il s'en veut tellement qu'il se tape la tête contre les murs.
To flagellate oneself
He mentally punishes himself for his penitence.
Il se flagelle mentalement pour sa pénitence.