English-Italian translations for penance

penitenzaEcco perché è giusto preoccuparsi, è giusto che questo dibattito abbia avuto luogo, e prometto, come penitenza, di ascoltare anche tutto il dibattito sulla biotecnologia o sulla bioetica. That is why it is right to be concerned; it is right that this debate should be taking place, and I promise, as a penance, to sit through the whole of the debate on biotechnology or bioethics.
castigo

A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act
A sacrament in some Christian churches
repentance
To impose #Noun|penance; to punish

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