Both Uses of
remorse
in
The Picture of Dorian Gray - 13 chapter version
- There were opiates for remorse, drugs that could lull the moral sense to sleep.†
Chpt 6 *
- I was afraid I would find you plunged in remorse, and tearing your nice hair.†
Chpt 6
Definition:
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(remorse) a feeling of deep regret for doing something that was wrongeditor's notes: Synonym comparison (if you're into word choice):
Many consider the word remorse stronger than the word regret. Also, it is more personal. One might regret that their team lost the game, but feel remorse that they missed the bus and weren't there to help the team.