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attrites

attrites is the third-person singular simple present indicative of attrite.

Meaning of attrite

Adjective

attrite (comparative more attrite, superlative most attrite)

  1. (archaic) Regretful of one's wrongdoing merely due to fear of punishment.
    Antonyms:
    contrite
  2. (archaic) Worn by rubbing or friction.

Questions about attrites

What is attrites the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Attrites is the third-person singular simple present indicative of attrite.

Words near attrites in the dictionary

  1. attritee
  2. attritees
  3. attriteness
  4. attriter
  5. attriters
  6. attrites
  7. attriting
  8. attrition
  9. attrition bias
  10. attrition damage
  11. attrition warfare

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