remords — meaning in English
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English meaning
- compunction noun A pricking of conscience or a feeling of regret, especially one which is slight or fleeting.
- guilt noun The fact of having done something wrong; responsibility for an offense.
- remorse noun A deep feeling of guilt or regret for having done something wrong.
- worm noun A long, thin, legless invertebrate, such as an earthworm.
Senses
remords is used for these senses in English:
- compunction A pricking of conscience or a feeling of regret, especially one which is slight or fleeting.
- remorse A feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning.
- worm (figuratively) An internal tormentor; something that gnaws or afflicts one’s mind with remorse.
guilt — full definition
- noun The fact of having done something wrong; responsibility for an offense.
- noun A troubled feeling of having done something wrong.
- verb To make someone feel guilty, especially to influence their behaviour.