penance


Definition: Meaning of, penance in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈpɛnəns /

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penance penances
  1. [countable usually singular, uncountable] something that you must do to show that you are sorry for something you have done wrong, especially in some religions
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  2. [singular] something that you have to do but do not enjoy doing
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