noun🔗ShareA voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act."After arguing with his brother, Tom did penance by helping with chores all afternoon. "religionguiltmoralactiontheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA sacrament in some Christian churches."Before receiving communion, the parishioner performed the penance. "religiontheologyritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny instrument of self-punishment."After accidentally breaking his neighbor's window, the boy felt remorse and offered to wash her car every week as a form of penance. "religionsufferingguiltsoulmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRepentance"After arguing with his brother, he felt a need for penance. "religionguiltmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePain; sorrow; suffering"After accidentally breaking his neighbor's window, the boy felt a deep penance for his carelessness. "sufferingguiltreligionmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo impose penance; to punish."The teacher penanced the student for talking during class. "religionmoralguiltactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
