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Contrition :: Contrition (n.) The state of being contrite; deep sorrow and repentance for sin, because sin is displeasing to God; humble penitence; through repentance..

Penitence :: Penitence (n.) The quality or condition of being penitent; the disposition of a penitent; sorrow for sins or faults; repentance; contrition.

Contriteness :: Contriteness (n.) Deep sorrow and penitence for sin; contrition.

Attrition :: Attrition (n.) Grief for sin arising only from fear of punishment or feelings of shame. See Contrition.

Repentance :: Repentance (n.) The act of repenting, or the state of being penitent; sorrow for what one has done or omitted to do; especially, contrition for sin..

Contrition :: Contrition (n.) The act of grinding or ribbing to powder; attrition; friction; rubbing.

Brokenness :: Brokenness (n.) Contrition; as, brokenness of heart..

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