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Penance

/pˈɛnəns/
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(noun) A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act.

He is doing penance.
Penance is one of the seven sacraments.
CEFR Practice Quiz
As a form of ____, the monk fasted for three days and spent hours in silent prayer.

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