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