Attrite

//əˈtɹaɪt// adj, verb

adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    Alternative form of attrit. alt-of, alternative
Adjective
  1. 1
    Regretful of one's wrongdoing merely due to fear of punishment. archaic
  2. 2
    Worn by rubbing or friction. archaic

Synonyms

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Etymology

From Latin attrītus (“ground”).

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