Synonyms for contrition

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kuhn-trish-uhn

Phonetic Transcription : kənˈtrɪʃ ən

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Définition of contrition

Origin : c.1300, contrycyun, from Old French contriciun (Modern French contrition) and directly from Latin contritionem (nominative contritio), noun of action from past participle stem of conterere (see contrite).

noun regret

Example sentences :

In my contrition I had put forth my hand as I moved toward him.
Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

Humiliation and contrition have ever been the conditions of revival.
Extract from : « The Ministry of Intercession » by Andrew Murray

May I ask,” she said, with some contrition roused by his care of her, “where you are going?
Extract from : « Louisiana Lou » by William West Winter

I will wait while you make an act of contrition for your sins.
Extract from : « The Shame of Motley » by Raphael Sabatini

But he saw nothing back of the letter but friendship and contrition.
Extract from : « A Forest Hearth: A Romance of Indiana in the Thirties » by Charles Major

In an instant the mockery in him was quenched in contrition.
Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini

Write to her if you will—make your act of contrition by letter.
Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini

What expressions of contrition could have served me without a purpose of amendment?
Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini

Her behaviour in prison was with the utmost signs of contrition.
Extract from : « Bygone Punishments » by William Andrews

Nor would she let him see that she understood the contrition working in him.
Extract from : « Garrison's Finish » by W. B. M. Ferguson

Antonyms for contrition

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