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Definitions for Contrition
[1] sincere penitence or remorse.
[2] Theology . sorrow for and detestation of sin with a true purpose of amendment, arising from a love of God for His own perfections (perfect contrition) , or from some inferior motive, as fear of divine punishment (imperfect contrition) .
[3] deeply felt remorse; penitence
[4] 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 )
Words related to Contrition
penance, penitence, humiliation, sorrow, repentance, remorse, compunction, rue, contriteness, attrition, ruth, self-reproach
Words nearby Contrition
contribution, contributor, contributory, contributory negligence, contrite, contrition, contrivance, contrive, contrived, control, control account
Origin of Contrition
1250–1300; Middle English contricio(u)n (< Anglo-French ) < Late Latin contrītiōn- (stem of contrītiō ). See contrite, -ion
Synonyms for Contrition
humiliation, penance, penitence, remorse, repentance, sorrow, attrition, compunction, contriteness, rue, ruth, self-reproach, penitency