| word | penance |
|---|---|
| definition | An act of self-punishment or religious devotion to show sorrow or regret for sin or wrongdoing. |
| eg_sentence | In the Middle Ages bands of pilgrims would trudge to distant holy sites as penance for their sins. |
| explanation | Penance as a form of apology for a mistake can be either voluntary or ordered by someone else. Many religions include penance among the ways in which believers can show repentance or regret for a misdeed. The Christian season of Lent, 40 days long, is traditionally a time for doing penance |
| IPA | ˈpɛnəns |
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