penance in Arabic

Arabic words for penance

voluntary self-imposed punishment

كَفَّارَة kaffāra

sacrament in some churches

سِرّ التَوْبَة sirr at-tawba

English meaning of penance

1. noun A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act.
2. noun A sacrament in some Christian churches that involves penitence (remorse plus restitution via prayer).
3. noun Any instrument of self-punishment.
4. noun Repentance.

Full definition of penance

Synonyms of penance

• castigate
• penalize
• amerce
• chastise
• come down on
• correct
• fix someone's wagon
• have someone's guts for garters
• have someone's head
• have someone's hide
• give it to someone
• give someone what for

All synonyms of penance

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Questions about penance in Arabic

What is the meaning of penance in Arabic?

Penance in Arabic is كَفَّارَة (kaffāra), سِرّ التَوْبَة (sirr at-tawba).

ما معنى كلمة penance؟

Penance: كَفَّارَة (kaffāra), سِرّ التَوْبَة (sirr at-tawba).

What does penance mean in English?

Penance means a voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act.