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contriteOne entry found for contrite. Main Entry: con·trite Pronunciation: 'kän-"trIt, k&n-' Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English contrit, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin contritus, from Latin, past participle of conterere to grind, bruise, from com- + terere to rub -- more at THROW : feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for a sin or shortcoming <a contrite criminal> <a contrite apology> <contrite sighs> - con·trite·ly adverb - con·trite·ness noun
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