penance
simple noun7 collocationsAvg. frequency: 5.4
Refers to an act of penance performed openly.
A single, specific action undertaken as penance.
as a penance5.5
Indicates that an action is performed for the purpose of penance.
in penance4.0
Describes the state or manner of being penitent.
do penance6.0
To perform an act to show you are sorry for a wrongdoing.
pay penance5.0
To accept a punishment or make amends for a wrongdoing.
penance for6.5
Specifies the sin or wrongdoing for which penance is done.