Penance Mnemonic

Explore definitions and mnemonics for penance.

penance

penance

/ˈpɛn.əns/

Examples

remorse for your past conduct

noun

a Catholic sacrament; repentance and confession and atonement and absolution

noun

voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing

noun
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"Pen + Dance. He must dance with a pen to show regret and make amends."

Pen + Dance. Say sorry, do the penance dance under the moon's glance.

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