자신의 잘못을 뉘우치며 스스로에게 가하는 벌이나 고통스러운 행위.
Voluntary self-punishment inflicted as an outward expression of repentance for having done wrong.
예문:
"The athlete viewed the grueling extra practice as a form of penance for his poor performance in the championship."
"He performed various acts of charity as penance for his past greed and selfishness."
신자가 사제에게 죄를 고백하고 용서를 받는 기독교 성사, 또는 회개의 표시로 신부가 부과하는 구체적인 의무.
A Christian sacrament in which a member of the Church confesses sins to a priest and is given absolution, or the specific duty assigned to indicate repentance.
예문:
"The priest assigned a series of prayers as a penance after the young man finished his confession."
"In many traditions, penance is seen as a necessary step toward spiritual reconciliation with the community."
누군가에게 고행을 과하거나 잘못에 대해 벌을 주다.
To impose a penance on someone or to punish a person for a fault or sin.
예문:
"The strict master would penance his disciples for even the slightest sign of laziness during meditation."
"He sought to penance himself by fasting for three days to clear his conscience."