Contrition

n.	1.	The act of grinding or ribbing to powder; attrition; friction; rubbing. The breaking of their parts into less parts by contrition. - Sir I. Newton.
	2.	The state of being contrite; deep sorrow and repentance for sin, because sin is displeasing to God; humble penitence; through repentance. My future days shall be one whole contrition. - Dryden.

Noun

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contrition - sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation Synonyms: contriteness, attrition

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