Synonyms for penance

Noun

1. repentance, penitence, penance, compunction, remorse, self-reproach

usage: remorse for your past conduct

2. penance, sacrament

usage: a Catholic sacrament; repentance and confession and satisfaction and absolution

3. penance, self-mortification, self-abasement, punishment, penalty, penalization, penalisation

usage: voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing