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Was Contrite About Crossword Clue

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noun

• European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

• leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy

• sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment

• (French) a street or road in France

verb

• feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

34%8Contrite
adverb

• in a manner or to a degree deserving blame or censure

34%9Contrite
adjective

• having power to atone for or offered by way of expiation or propitiation

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