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Does Penance Crossword Clue

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verb

• make amends for

• turn away from sin or do penitence

98%7Exact Match!
verb

• turn away from sin or do penitence

• feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

22%11 A call to penance or atonement
noun

• prayers proclaiming God's anger against sinners; read in the Church of England on Ash Wednesday

• a threat of divine punishment or vengeance

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New York Times08 May 2023 Down 34
New York Times Bonus01 Dec 2020 Down 6
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