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noun
A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act.
Quoth he, "The man hath penance done, / And penance more will do."
A sacrament in some Christian churches that involves penitence (remorse plus restitution via prayer).
Any instrument of self-punishment.
repentance
pain; sorrow; suffering
verb
To impose penance; to punish.
She seem'd, at once, some penanced lady elf, / Some demon mistress, or the demon's self.