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contrition

/kən'trɪʃən/

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noun
sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
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attrition contriteness

type of:
regret rue ruefulness sorrow

Definition that contains contrition

prayer the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
supplication the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)