CONTRITION
Meaning of CONTRITION in English
n.
Pronunciation: k ə n- ' tri-sh ə n
Function: noun
Date: 14th century
: the state of being contrite : REPENTANCE
synonyms see PENITENCE
Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.
Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.
2012