Penance

Synonyms of penance

• atonement
• repentance
• penitence

Antonyms of penance

• absolution
• forgiveness
• indulgence

Collocations of penance

religious penance

Frequency: 70 %

He performed religious penance for his sins.

penance and forgiveness

Frequency: 60 %

She sought penance and forgiveness for her actions.

penance and repentance

Frequency: 55 %

His penance was a sign of his sincere repentance.

penance and atonement

Frequency: 50 %

She saw penance as a way to make atonement for her mistakes.

penance and redemption

Frequency: 45 %

His acts of penance led to his eventual redemption.

Idiomatic Expressions for penance

• Phrase: as a penance
  Meaning: as a way of making amends or showing remorse for a mistake
  Usage: She offered to work overtime as a penance for missing the deadline.