All 7 Uses
remorse
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Sweet Far Thing
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- Philon tells the tale with no apparent regret or remorse whatsoever.†
Chpt 2 *remorse = deep regret for doing something that was wrong
- I do feel a touch of remorse for tricking LeFarge, whom I like, but it was necessary.†
Chpt 2
- When she walks in her sleep, crying with remorse for her evil deeds, she is riveting, and all the while, Ann sits on the edge of her seat, watching with keen attention.†
Chpt 2
- I should feel remorse.†
Chpt 4
- "I hear that Miss Fairchild refuses to admit him," he adds, and I feel a twinge of remorse, which I push away.†
Chpt 4
- My blood has settled and my anger is now tamed by remorse, but I'll not give Thomas the satisfaction of knowing it.†
Chpt 4
- Neela shows no remorse.†
Chpt 4
Definitions:
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(1)
(remorse) a feeling of deep regret for doing something that was wrongSynonym 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. - (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)