💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Penitency"
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| Word | Definition |
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| pænitencenoun | Obsolete spelling of penitence. [The condition of being penitent; a feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning.] |
| repentauncenoun | Obsolete form of repentance. [The condition of being repentant, penitent.] |
| penitantnoun | Obsolete spelling of penitent. [One who repents of sin; one sorrowful on account of their transgressions.] |
| penancenoun | A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act. |
| pœnitentnoun | Archaic spelling of penitent. [Feeling pain or sorrow on account of one's sins or offenses; feeling sincere guilt.] |
| penitentiarynoun | (chiefly US) A state or federal prison for convicted felons; (loosely) a prison. |
| remorsenoun | A feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning. |
| confessionenoun | Obsolete form of confession. [The open admittance of having done something (especially something bad).] |
| chastnessnoun | Obsolete form of chasteness. [The state of being chaste; chastity] |
| emprisonmentnoun | Obsolete form of imprisonment. [A confinement in a place, especially a prison or a jail, especially as punishment for a crime.] |
| apologienoun | Archaic spelling of apology. [An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).] |
| purgatorienoun | Obsolete spelling of purgatory. [Any situation where suffering is endured, particularly as part of a process of redemption.] |
| reminiscencynoun | Obsolete form of reminiscence. [An act of remembering long-past experiences, especially positive or pleasant ones, often fondly.] |
| pitynoun | (uncountable) A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something. |
| pitienoun | Obsolete spelling of pity. [(uncountable) A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.] |
| imbarrassmentnoun | Obsolete form of embarrassment. [A state of discomfort arising from bashfulness or consciousness of having violated a social rule; humiliation.] |
| pœnaltynoun | Archaic spelling of penalty. [A legal sentence.] |
| confessarynoun | (obsolete) One who makes a confession. |
| poenologynoun | Obsolete form of penology. [Study of the processes devised and adopted for the punishment and prevention of crime.] |
| pietienoun | Obsolete spelling of piety. [(uncountable, religion) Reverence and devotion to God.] |
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