Contrition

Pronunciation

• IPA: /kÉ™nˈtɹɪʃən/

Origin

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

Full definition of contrition

Noun

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

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