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Attrite
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What's The Definition Of Attrite?Synonyms | Synonyms for Attrite: Related Terms | Find terms related to Attrite: See Also | Attrite In Webster's Dictionary \At*trite"\, a. [L. attritus, p. p. of atterere; ad +
terere to rub. See {Trite}.]
1. Rubbed; worn by friction. --Milton.
2. (Theol.) Repentant from fear of punishment; having
attrition of grief for sin; -- opposed to {contrite}.
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