penitence

Meanings

• Noun

  The act or deep regret for past wrongdoing or sin.

• Noun

  A feeling of remorse and contrition for past actions.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with penitence
amends , remands , commends

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Variants

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penitence , penitences

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Forms

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penitences, penitent, penitently, penitence's

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Etymology

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From Old French 'penitence', from 'penir' meaning 'to repent, to suffer'.

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Trivia

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1. Penitence is often symbolized by a sackcloth and ashes.

2. The term 'penance' is similar to 'penitence' and refers to the acts of making amends for wrongdoing.

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Related Concepts

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1. repentance: The act of feeling remorse for past wrongdoing and making amends.

2. atonement: The process of making amends for wrongdoing and seeking forgiveness.

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Culture

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Penitence is a significant concept in various religious and philosophical traditions, often involving confession, repentance, and atonement for wrongdoing. It has been explored in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression, such as Dante's Inferno and the penitent Magdalene in Christian iconography.

How to Memorize "penitence"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person deeply regretting their past actions and seeking forgiveness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'penitence' with the idea of remorse and seeking forgiveness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pardon, Expiate, Now I Can Enter, Cease' to remember the meaning of penitence (Pardon sins, Expiate through suffering, Now I Can Enter heaven, Cease regretting).

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