penance
noun as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:The priest instructed the sinner to go through a process of confession and penance.
Definition:a combination of admitting one's sins and performing an act of penance to seek forgiveness.
From confession and penance
Example:The church conducted a rite of penance for all the members present.
Definition:a specific religious ceremony or ritual performed as an act of repentance.
From rite of penance
Example:For her mistakes, she underwent a period of penance and made reparations.
Definition:an act of atoning or making amends for wrongdoing or injury.
From reparation
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