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The character showed remorse in the story.
What does Remorse mean?
Remorse is strong regret.
Dictionary definition
Deep regret for something wrong or hurtful that was done.
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What does remorse mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to remorse?
Regret is close to remorse in this main meaning.
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Choose the best word to complete the sentence: The character showed ____ in the story.
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ri · mors · strongest beat: mors
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WordRemorse.
Partnoun.
MeaningRemorse is strong regret.
ExampleExample: The character showed remorse in the story.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ri · mors
- Strongest beat
- mors
- Ending
- mors
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on mors.
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prideUse as a meaningful contrast in this word's main sense.
satisfactionUse as a meaningful contrast in this word's main sense.
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Remorse word family
Base word
remorse
noun
remorses
More than one remorse.
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