Associations to the word «Contrition»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

CONTRITION, noun. Sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation.

Wise words

Words differently arranged have a different meaning, and meanings differently arranged have different effects.
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