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contrition [kənˈtrɪʃən] n
1. deeply felt remorse; penitence 2. (Christian Religious Writings / Theology) Christianity detestation of past sins and a resolve to make amends, either from love of God (perfect contrition) or from hope of heaven (imperfect contrition) ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
contrition noun regret, sorrow, remorse, repentance, compunction, penitence, self-reproach The next day he'd be full of contrition for hurting her. Translations contrition [kənˈtrɪʃ/ən] n (see adj) → mortificazione f, contrizione f contrition [kənˈtrɪʃ/ən] n (see adj) → mortificazione f, contrizione f How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| For this purpose, I am greatly in need of a little money, and I come to you, brother, with my heart full of contrition. This confession, though delivered rather in terms of contrition, as it appeared, did not at all mollify Mrs Deborah, who now pronounced a second judgment against her, in more opprobrious language than before; nor had it any better success with the bystanders, who were now grown very numerous. And no sign of contrition envices; |
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