Associations to the word «Contrition»
Noun
Wiktionary
CONTRITION, noun. The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.
CONTRITION, noun. The act of grinding or rubbing to powder; attrition; friction; rubbing.
Dictionary definition
CONTRITION, noun. Sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation.
Wise words
The chief difference between words and deeds is that words
are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds
can be done only for God.