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penance in Persian

توبه tobe

/ˈpɛn.əns/

penance in Persian: توبه (tobe). 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.

Persian words for penance

voluntary self-imposed punishment
توبه tobe

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.

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Questions about penance in Persian

What is the meaning of penance in Persian?
Penance in Persian is توبه (tobe).
معنی penance چیست؟
Penance: توبه (tobe).
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.

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