Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Penances.
Penances - as a noun
A catholic sacrament; repentance and confession and atonement and absolution
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sacramentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
self-abasementself-mortificationExample Sentences
"The monk performed harsh penances in order to cleanse his soul."
"She confessed her sins and requested penances from the priest."
"The penances for breaking the religious vows were given by the abbot."
"He showed remorse and willingly accepted the penances as a form of redemption."
"The penitent man knelt before the altar, ready to perform his penances."
Word Game Points
Is PENANCES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, penances is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PENANCES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is PENANCES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, penances is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPENANCES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is PENANCES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, penances is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPENANCES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
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