n.
Deep sorrow and penitence for sin; contrition.
contriteness
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noun
- A feeling of regret for one's sins or misdeeds: compunction, contrition, penitence, penitency, remorse, remorsefulness, repentance, rue. Theology attrition. See regret/impenitence.
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Meaning #1:
sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
Synonyms: attrition, contrition
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