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Contrition vs Expiation - What's the difference?

contrition | expiation | Related terms |

Contrition is a related term of expiation.


As nouns the difference between contrition and expiation

is that contrition is the state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse while expiation is an act of atonement for a sin or wrongdoing.

contrition

English

(wikipedia contrition)

Noun

(-)
  • The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.
  • The act of grinding or rubbing to powder; attrition; friction; rubbing.

    • Synonyms

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    expiation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An act of atonement for a sin or wrongdoing.
  • (obsolete) The act of expiating or stripping off; plunder; pillage.
  • * Daniel
    • This ravenous expiation of the state.

    Synonyms

    * atonement, propitiation

    Related terms

    * expiate