Associations to the word «Penance»
Noun
- Franciscan
- Dharma
- Guilt
- Splendour
- Restitution
- Contemplation
- Humiliation
- Meditation
- Restraint
- Preaching
- Liturgy
- Priest
- Fast
- Adoration
- Remorse
- Pardon
- Novice
- Rosary
- Wilt
- Monk
- Inquisition
- Procession
- Tranquillity
- Rigor
- Fortitude
- Canon
- Crusade
- Charity
- Clergy
- Satisfaction
- Krishna
- Curate
- Wrath
- Deity
- Nun
- Himalayas
- Thunderbolt
- Legate
- Pilgrim
- Easter
- Cleric
- Soul
- Merit
- Purity
- Recitation
- Begging
- Chaucer
- Mercy
- Deed
- Kali
- Suffering
- Praying
- Ambrose
- Catechism
- Virtue
Adjective
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Adverb
Wiktionary
PENANCE, noun. A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act.
PENANCE, noun. A sacrament in some Christian churches.
PENANCE, noun. (obsolete) repentance
PENANCE, noun. (obsolete) pain; sorrow; suffering
PENANCE, verb. To impose penance; to punish.
Dictionary definition
PENANCE, noun. Remorse for your past conduct.
PENANCE, noun. A Catholic sacrament; repentance and confession and atonement and absolution.
PENANCE, noun. Voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing.
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