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penance

UK /ˈpɛn.əns/ | US /ˈpɛn.əns/

A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act.

penance en 30 segundos

  • (noun) A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act.
  • (noun) A sacrament in some Christian churches.
  • (noun) Any instrument of self-punishment.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act.
  2. 2
    noun A sacrament in some Christian churches.
  3. 3
    noun Any instrument of self-punishment.
  4. 4
    noun Repentance
  5. 5
    noun Pain; sorrow; suffering
  6. 6
    verb To impose penance; to punish.

Sinónimos

atonement penitence

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