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penance vs penitence

penitence vs penance

penance and penitence both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
penance Yes No No No
penitence Yes No No No
As nouns, penance and penitence are synonyms defined as:
  • penance and penitence: remorse for your past conduct
Other synonyms of penance include repentance.
penance (noun) penitence (noun)
voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing remorse for your past conduct
a Catholic sacrament; repentance and confession and atonement and absolution
remorse for your past conduct
Difference between penance and penitence

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