n. | 1. | The act of grinding or ribbing to powder; attrition; friction; rubbing. |
2. | The state of being contrite; deep sorrow and repentance for sin, because sin is displeasing to God; humble penitence; through repentance. |
Noun | 1. | contrition - sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation Synonyms: contriteness, attrition |