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doilíos — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • affliction noun A condition or event that causes ongoing pain, suffering, or hardship.
  • attrition noun A gradual wearing down or reduction, especially of staff or resources over time rather than through direct cuts.
  • contrition noun Deep and sincere regret for having done something wrong.
  • remorse noun A deep feeling of guilt or regret for having done something wrong.

Senses

doilíos is used for these senses in English:

  • affliction A state of pain, suffering, distress or agony.
  • attrition (theology) Imperfect contrition or remorse.
  • contrition The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.
  • remorse A feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning.

attrition — full definition

  1. noun A gradual wearing down or reduction, especially of staff or resources over time rather than through direct cuts.
  2. noun The physical wearing away of a surface by friction or grinding.

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