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remorse

nounmasculine/ʁɨ.moɾ.su/medium

re·mor·so

Definition

A feeling of deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.
He was filled with remorse for his harsh words.
The criminal showed no remorse for his actions.
Common collocations
feel remorsedeep remorsetormented by remorseremorseless

Etymology

Do latim 'remorsus', de 'remordere' ('morder novamente').

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