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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈpɛnəns/ · UK /ˈpenəns/
penance means: An unpleasant task or punishment you accept to show that you are sorry for doing something wrong.
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An unpleasant task or punishment you accept to show that you are sorry for doing something wrong.
- The priest gave him a penance.
- She did penance for her lies.
- As penance, he agreed to wash everyone's clothes.
Questions about penance
What does penance mean?
An unpleasant task or punishment you accept to show that you are sorry for doing something wrong.
What is penance in other languages?
Türkçe: kefaret · Español: penitencia · Français: pénitence · Deutsch: Buße · Italiano: penitenza · 日本語: 償い
How do you pronounce penance?
In American English /ˈpɛnəns/; in British English /ˈpenəns/.
How do you use penance in a sentence?
The priest gave him a penance. She did penance for her lies.
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