CONTRITION
\kəntɹˈɪʃən], \kəntɹˈɪʃən], \k_ə_n_t_ɹ_ˈɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
Definitions of CONTRITION
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- 1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
- 1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
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The state of being contrite; deep sorrow and repentance for sin, because sin is displeasing to God; humble penitence; through repentance.
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By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman
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Sincere sorrow for sin; repentance. contriteness.
By James Champlin Fernald
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