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contrition

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  1. 1. n. The act of grinding or ribbing to powder; attrition; friction; rubbing. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. The state of being contrite; deep sorrow and repentance for sin, because sin is displeasing to God; humble penitence; through repentance. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation Source: wordnet
  4. 4. n:100 n sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation Source: ecdict

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