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remorse

noun
Syllables
re·
morse
/rɪˈmɔrs/
a sense of great regret that one feels as a result of having done something bad or wrong
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Examples
  • He felt deep remorse after realizing how his actions had hurt others.
  • The criminal showed no remorse for his actions during the trial.
  • After the argument, he felt a great deal of remorse for his harsh words.
Synonyms
compunctionself-reproach
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