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Meaning of contrition

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

contrition

Pronunciation:/kənˈtɹɪʃən/

noun

Definitions

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

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

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/contrition

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contritenessattritionrepentanceremorseapologyregretconcessiongrant