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Definition of: contrition
(kən·trish′ən) noun
1. Deep and sincere sorrow for wrongdoing.
2. Theol. A feeling of repentance for sin, with an intention to amend, arising from love of God and consideration of His goodness (perfect contrition), or from inferior motives, as fear of punishment (imperfect contrition). Compare ATTRITION (def. 3). Also con·trite′ness. See synonyms under PENITENCE, REPENTANCE.
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