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Perform Penance Crossword Clue

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verb

• make amends for

• turn away from sin or do penitence

28%10Perform on flat surface and perform in the opposite direction
verb

• act in opposition to

• oppose or check by a counteraction

• oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

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 Times09 Jul 2001 Down 55
New York Times04 Apr 2000 Across 55
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