English Explanatory Dictionary

contrition

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.
  2. The act of grinding or rubbing to powder.

Pronunciation

/kənˈtɹɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-contrition.wav

Word forms

contrition contritions

Etymology

From Old French contriciun (French contrition), from Latin contrītiō.

Synonyms

agenbite remorse rue ruth compunction contrition guilt penitence repentance self-reproach sorriness attrition friction rubbing
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