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PENANCES

(noun)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Penances.

Penances - as a noun

Remorse for your past conduct

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
penitence13repentance14

A catholic sacrament; repentance and confession and atonement and absolution

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sacrament13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
self-abasementself-mortification

Example Sentences

"The monk performed harsh penances in order to cleanse his soul."
"She confessed her sins and requested penances from the priest."
"The penances for breaking the religious vows were given by the abbot."
"He showed remorse and willingly accepted the penances as a form of redemption."
"The penitent man knelt before the altar, ready to perform his penances."
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Word Game Points

Is PENANCES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, penances is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PENANCES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is PENANCES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, penances is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PENANCES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is PENANCES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, penances is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PENANCES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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