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contrition in Portuguese

contrition in Portuguese is contrição — contrition means deep and sincere regret for having done something wrong.

contrition in Portuguese

contrição
noun
The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.

What does "contrition" mean?

  1. noun Deep and sincere regret for having done something wrong.
    "His letter was full of contrition for the pain he had caused."
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contrition in a sentence

  • His letter was full of contrition for the pain he had caused.

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What is "contrition" in Portuguese?
"contrition" in Portuguese is contrição. contrition means: Deep and sincere regret for having done something wrong.
How do you use "contrition" in a sentence?
Example: "His letter was full of contrition for the pain he had caused." In Portuguese, "contrition" is contrição.
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