Penance

Portuguese Meaning

penitĂȘncia

castigar

impor

English Meaning

  1. An act of self-mortification or devotion performed voluntarily to show sorrow for a sin or other wrongdoing.
  2. A sacrament in some Christian churches that includes contrition, confession to a priest, acceptance of punishment, and absolution. Also called reconciliation.
  3. To impose penance upon.