What is the meaning of contrition?

Sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation.
- synonyms: attrition, contriteness

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APA	WordNet. (2010). contrition. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/contrition/definitions/1267351
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MLA	WordNet. "contrition" 23 October 2010. Web. 20 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/contrition/definitions/1267351>

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