Penance — synonyms, definition

1. penance (Noun)

absolution afterlife amends atonement attrition compunction confession contrition expiation forfeiture hereafter immolation oblation penalty penitence purgatory relinquishment remorse reparation repentance • • •

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.

compunction penalisation penalization penalty punishment remorse sacrament sanction self-reproach confession absolution remission remission of sin remittal