Associations to the word «Contrition»

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

Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.
Lao Tzu