Crossword clues for attrite
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Attrite \At*trite"\, a. [L. attritus, p. p. of atterere; ad + terere to rub. See Trite.]
Rubbed; worn by friction.
--Milton.(Theol.) Repentant from fear of punishment; having attrition of grief for sin; -- opposed to contrite.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"worn down," 1620s, from Latin attritus, past participle of atterere (see attrition).
Wiktionary
Etymology 1 vb. (alternative form of attrit English) Etymology 2
regretful of one's wrongdoing merely due to fear of punishment (compare contrite)
Usage examples of "attrite".
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