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The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse. / (obsolete) The act of grinding or rubbing to powder.

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contrition

Source Word

contrition

IPA(Pronunciation)

countable uncountable obsolete

The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse. / (obsolete) The act of grinding or rubbing to powder.

Japanese Meaning

心からの悔悟・懺悔、真摯な反省や悔い改めの気持ち / （古い用法）粒子状に粉砕または摩擦して粉にする行為

His contrition after the scandal convinced the committee to give him a second chance.

スキャンダルの後、彼の悔い改めの気持ちが委員会を納得させ、彼に再びチャンスを与えた。

Sense（1）

The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.

Sense（2）

(obsolete) The act of grinding or rubbing to powder.

contritions

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