contrition

contrition is a 10-letter English word with 3 senses as noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: The act of grinding or ribbing to powder; attrition; friction; rubbing. Face value is 12 in Scrabble and 15 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

10 letters · Scrabble 12 · Words With Friends 15 · 3 senses

Definitions

1. noun. The act of grinding or ribbing to powder; attrition; friction; rubbing.
2. noun. The state of being contrite; deep sorrow and repentance for sin, because sin is displeasing to God; humble penitence; through repentance.
3. noun. sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation

   Synonyms: attrition, contriteness

Synonyms

attrition, contriteness

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