contrition
12 points
English
10 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #35,092
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/kʌntɹˈɪʃʌn/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural contritions
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
positionmissionconditionpermissioncompetitiontraditioncommissionauditionadditionsuspicionambitiontransmissionmusicianmagicianexpeditionpolitician
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
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