Associations to the word «Penance»

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.

Wise words

Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.
Mohandas Gandhi