contrition

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/kənˈtɹɪʃən/ English

Definitions

noun

The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.
The act of grinding or rubbing to powder; attrition; friction; rubbing.

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Synonyms

contriteness attrition repentance remorse apology regret concession grant sorrow penitence resipiscence compunction repenting penance recanting recantation

Associated

detestation venial penitent absolution sinner sins sacrament forgiveness

Rhymes

disposition cognition ambition erudition admonition volition composition recognition juxtaposition apparition

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