contrition - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'contrition' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Contrition

[ n.]

- The act of grinding or ribbing to powder; attrition; friction; rubbing.
- The state of being contrite; deep sorrow and repentance for sin, because sin is displeasing to God; humble penitence; through repentance.

Nearby Words:

con con- conacre conarium conation conative conatus concamerate concameration concatenate

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