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Contriteness

Contriteness Meaning & Definition
Contriteness Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Contriteness?

[n] sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation

Synonyms | Synonyms for Contriteness: attrition | contrition

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See Also | regret | ruefulness | sorrow

Contriteness In Webster's Dictionary

\Con"trite`ness\, n. Deep sorrow and penitence for sin; contrition.

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