Penance

/ˈpɛn.əns/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:15 pts7 letters

Definition of Penance

noun

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

verb

  1. To impose penance; to punish.

Anagrams of Penance

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

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