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OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)
"Penance" Definition
noun
A sacrament in some Christian churches that includes contrition, confession to a priest, acceptance of punishment, and absolution. Also called reconciliation.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
An act of self-mortification or devotion performed voluntarily to show sorrow for a sin or other wrongdoing.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
An act of self-abasement, mortification, or devotion performed to show sorrow or repentance for sin.
Source: Merriam-Webster
A sacramental rite that is practiced in Roman, Eastern, and some Anglican churches and that consists of private confession, absolution, and a penance directed by the confessor.
Source: Merriam-Webster
Something (as a hardship or ) resembling an act of penance (as in compensating for an offense).
Source: Merriam-Webster
verb-transitive
To impose penance upon.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
verb
To impose penance on.
Source: Merriam-Webster
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