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