Penance
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing
Framework senses
- §1
- a Catholic sacrament
- §2
- voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing
- §3
- remorse for your past conduct
- §1 · legacy_primary
- voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoingDR-088 backfill from the noun definition column