penanced

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of seeking forgiveness for past wrongdoings or sins.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with penanced
amends , commends , recommends

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Variants

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penance , penanced , penances , penancing

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'poenitentia' meaning 'repentance'.

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Trivia

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1. Penance was an important part of medieval European society and was often practiced through public acts of self-flagellation.

2. The term 'penance' is also used in literature and music to refer to the feeling of regret or remorse for past actions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Confession: The act of acknowledging and disclosing one's sins or wrongdoings to a priest or spiritual advisor.

2. Atonement: The act of making amends or reparation for a wrong or injury.

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Culture

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In Christianity, penance is a sacrament that includes confession of sins and receiving absolution from a priest. It is also used metaphorically to refer to the act of making amends for past mistakes.

How to Memorize "penanced"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person kneeling in front of a priest, confessing their sins and seeking forgiveness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'penance' with the concept of seeking forgiveness and making amends.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Penance' - 'Praying Every Night Accepting Christ's Embrace'.

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