Definitions from Wiktionary (penance)

▸ noun:  A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act.
▸ noun:  A sacrament in some Christian churches that involves penitence (remorse plus restitution via prayer).
▸ noun:  Any instrument of self-punishment.
▸ noun:  (obsolete) repentance
▸ noun:  (obsolete) pain; sorrow; suffering
▸ verb:  To impose penance; to punish.
▸ Also see penance

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