Penance Definition & Meaning
penance
- noun
- remorse for your past conduct
- a Catholic sacrament; repentance and confession and atonement and absolution
- voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing
"Penance" in song lyrics
See how penance is used in real songs:
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"So until I'm finished I'm holding off on my penance"
Eddie Haskill — From Hell -
"Exception, we're not accepting if we're searching for penance"
Hilltop Hoods — Last Confession -
"Complete with a crown of thorn as payment for his penance"
iCon the Mic King & Chum f/ Killah Priest — Law & Order
Words that rhyme with penance
Usage tips for "penance"
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Use "penance" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does penance mean?
- remorse for your past conduct a Catholic sacrament; repentance and confession and atonement and absolution voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing
- What part of speech is penance?
- Penance is a noun.
- How many definitions does penance have?
- Penance has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).