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Definition of Attrition

• (n.) The act of rubbing together; friction; the act of wearing by friction, or by rubbing substances together; abrasion.
• (n.) The state of being worn.
• (n.) Grief for sin arising only from fear of punishment or feelings of shame. See Contrition.

Synonyms of Attrition

• Abrasion
• Corrasion
• Detrition
• Grinding
• Abrasion
• Detrition
• Contrition
• Contriteness

Antonyms of Attrition

Homophones of Attrition