PENANCE Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word penance. (opposite meanings)

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	absolution				nounn
	noun • the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance • the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance
	celebration				nounn
	noun • a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event • any joyous diversion • the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual
	forgiveness				nounn
	noun • compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive • the act of excusing a mistake or offense
	freedom				nounn
	noun • the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints • immunity from an obligation or duty
	indulgence				nounn
	noun • an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires • a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone • the act of indulging or gratifying a desire • foolish or senseless behavior • the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution
	joy				nounn
	noun • the emotion of great happiness • something or someone that provides a source of happiness verb • feel happiness or joy • make glad or happy
	pardon				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the act of excusing a mistake or offense • a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense • the formal act of liberating someone verb • accept an excuse for • grant a pardon to
	pleasure				nounn
	noun • a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience • something or someone that provides a source of happiness • a formal expression • an activity that affords enjoyment • sexual gratification
	relaxation				nounn
	noun • (physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers • (physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance • a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry • an occurrence of control or strength weakening • freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) • a method of solving simultaneous equations by guessing a solution and then reducing the errors that result by successive approximations until all the errors are less than some specified amount • the act of making less strict
	reward				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing • payment made in return for a service rendered • an act performed to strengthen approved behavior • the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property • benefit resulting from some event or action verb • bestow honor or rewards upon • strengthen and support with rewards • act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions