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Synonyms for Attrition (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (erosion by friction):
abrasion, corrasion, detrition

WordNet sense 2 (the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice):
grinding

WordNet sense 3 (sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation):
contriteness, contrition


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