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contrition

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10 lettersPronunciation /kənˈtɹɪʃən/Part of speech nounSorted ciinnoorttStarts with CEnds with N0 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation

Word origin

From Old French contriciun (French contrition), from Latin contrītiō.

Used in a sentence

  • Jonathan's mother told Grace on a recent phone call that Jonathan showed no sign of remorse or contrition for his own sister's passing.
  • Kremlin officials have shown no signs of contrition.

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