Definitions for: Remorse


[n] a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)



Webster (1913) Definition: Re*morse" (r?*m?rs"), n. [OE. remors, OF. remors,F.
remords, LL. remorsus, fr. L. remordere, remorsum, to bite
again or back, to torment; pref. re- re- + mordere to bite.
See Morsel.]
1. The anguish, like gnawing pain, excited by a sense of
guilt; compunction of conscience for a crime committed, or
for the sins of one's past life. ``Nero will be tainted
with remorse.'' --Shak.

2. Sympathetic sorrow; pity; compassion.

Curse on the unpardoning prince, whom tears can draw
To no remorse. --Dryden.

But evermore it seem'd an easier thing At once
without remorse to strike her dead. --Tennyson.

Syn: Compunction; regret; anguish; grief; compassion. See
Compunction.

Synonyms: compunction, self-reproach

See Also: guilt, guilt feelings, guilt trip, guilty conscience, penance, penitence, regret, repentance, ruefulness, sorrow

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