What is "remorse" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does remorse mean in English? Meaning of remorse definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "remorse" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "remorse": a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

Noun

  • Meaning: a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
  • Synonyms: compunction remorse self-reproach
  • Hyponyms: guilt guilt feelings guilt trip guilty conscience penance penitence repentance
  • Hypernyms: regret rue ruefulness sorrow
  • Pronunciation in US: rĭ-môrsʹ, IPA(key)

    Pronunciation in UK: rĭ-môrsʹ, IPA(key)

    Hyphenation: re‧morse

    Synonyms:

    pity, penance, regret, compassion, sorrow, repentance, contrition, grief, shame, guilt, anguish, compunction, penitence, rue, contriteness, attrition, penitency, remorsefulness, ruefulness, self-reproach, pangs of conscience,

    Antonyms:

    happiness, indifference, joy, remorselessness, satisfaction, mercilessness, meanness, good conscience,

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