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penance

/ˈpɛnəns/
Main Example

He did penance for his mistakes by helping others.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A punishment or act of self-discipline to show regret for wrongdoing.

Other Example

She did penance by volunteering at the shelter.

He felt he needed to do penance after lying to his friend.

They performed penance by cleaning up the park.

Synonyms

do penance

perform penance

seek penance

Synonyms

atonement

repentance

reparation

penance

/ˈpɛnəns/
Main Example

She completed her penance after confessing.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A religious act performed to express sorrow for sins.

Other Example

He did his penance by helping the poor.

After the mistake, she felt the need for penance.

The monk spent years in penance for his past actions.

Synonyms

perform penance

do penance

seek penance

Synonyms

atonement

repentance

reparation

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