Both Uses of
remorse
in
Angels & Demons
- The water lapped softly across his chest, seeming almost remorseful …. as if asking forgiveness for being the man's ultimate killer …. as if trying to cleanse the scalded wound that bore its name.†
Chpt 103-104
- The camerlegno felt no remorse.†
Chpt 133-134 *
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.