Contrition

Definition:

• (n.) The act of grinding or ribbing to powder; attrition; friction; rubbing.
• (n.) The state of being contrite; deep sorrow and repentance for sin, because sin is displeasing to God; humble penitence; through repentance.

Compare contrition with other words:

atonement vs. contrition

contrition vs. mobile

contrition vs. regret

attrition vs. contrition

contrition vs. reconciliation

contrition vs. remorse

compunction vs. contrition

contrition vs. penitence

contrite vs. contrition

contrition vs. repentance