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Answer for the clue "Sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation ", 12 letters:
contriteness

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Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. The state of being contrite.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation [syn: attrition , contrition ]

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Contriteness \Con"trite`ness\, n. Deep sorrow and penitence for sin; contrition.

Usage examples of contriteness.

Jessy countered with mock contriteness, then slipped in a final gibe, "but you'd better practice your ho-ho-hos.