Wrongdoer's atonement (7)

I believe the answer is:

penance

(Other definitions for penance that I've seen before include "Remorse" , "Punishment imposed for sin" , "Act performed in sorrow for sin" , "Voluntary self-punishment" , "Self-inflicted punishment for wrongdoing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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