Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Penance.
How to pronounce penance:
US
Penance - as a noun
A catholic sacrament; repentance and confession and atonement and absolution
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sacrament13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
self-abasementself-mortificationPenance - as a verb
To impose penance; to punish.
Example Sentences
"After his confession, the priest assigned him a simple penance."
"She performed acts of penance to seek forgiveness for her sins."
"His penance included saying prayers every day for a month."
"The monk took a vow of silence as a form of penance."
"He saw the pilgrimage as a form of penance and self-reflection."
Word Game Points
Is PENANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, penance is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PENANCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is PENANCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, penance is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPENANCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is PENANCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, penance is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPENANCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
