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contrition
/kənˈtɹɪʃən/
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What does contrition mean?
noun
- The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.
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noun
- (obsolete) The act of grinding or rubbing to powder.
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IPA pronunciation
/kənˈtɹɪʃən/
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In former times the canonical penalties were imposed not after, but before absolution, as tests of true contrition.
Henchard, in a state of bitter anxiety and contrition, determined to seek Farfrae himself.
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‘My part in them,’ said Mr. Wickfield, shaking his white head, ‘has much matter for regret--for deep regret, and deep contrition, Trotwood, you well know.
When about to be sentenced to death he expressed great sorrow and contrition for his crime, for the poor wife and children of his unfortunate victim.
In the warmth of true contrition, she would call upon her the very next morning, and it should be the beginning, on her side, of a regular, equal, kindly intercourse.