Definition of Contrition

1. Noun. Sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation.

Exact synonyms: Attrition, Contriteness
Generic synonyms: Regret, Rue, Ruefulness, Sorrow
Derivative terms: Contrite

Definition of Contrition

1. n. The act of grinding or ribbing to powder; attrition; friction; rubbing.

Definition of Contrition

1. Noun. The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse. ¹

2. Noun. The act of grinding or rubbing to powder; attrition; friction; rubbing. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Contrition

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Contrition

contributorships
contributory
contributory negligence
contributour
contributours
contributress
contributrix
contrist
contristed
contristing
contrists
contrite
contritely
contriteness
contritenesses
contrition (current term)
contritions
contrivable
contrivance
contrivances
contrive
contrived
contrivement
contrivements
contriver
contrivers
contrives
contriving
contro-
control

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