REMORSE Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word remorse. (close relations)
Definition of REMORSE
Best Alternative Words for REMORSE
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| compunction | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed) | ||||||||
| self-reproach | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed) • the act of blaming yourself | ||||||||
| contrition | nounn | |||||||
noun • sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation | ||||||||
| penitence | nounn | |||||||
noun • remorse for your past conduct | ||||||||
| repentance | nounn | |||||||
noun • remorse for your past conduct | ||||||||
| guilt | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of having committed an offense • remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense | ||||||||
| regret | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment verb • feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about • feel sad about the loss or absence of • decline formally or politely • express with regret | ||||||||
| shame | nounn | |||||||
noun • a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt • a state of dishonor • an unfortunate development verb • bring shame or dishonor upon • compel through a sense of shame • cause to be ashamed • surpass or beat by a wide margin | ||||||||
| rue | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
