1. Noun
The act of grinding or ribbing to powder; attrition; friction; rubbing.
2. Noun
The state of being contrite; deep sorrow and repentance for sin, because sin is displeasing to God; humble penitence; through repentance.
3. Noun
sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
Vocabulary classified under Emotion and tone
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