Reue — meaning in English
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English meaning
- compunction noun A brief pang of guilt or mild regret about something you have done.
- contrition noun Deep and sincere regret for having done something wrong.
- penitence noun Deep regret or remorse for having done something wrong.
- regret verb To feel sorry about something that happened, or wish it had gone differently.
- remorse noun A deep feeling of guilt or regret for having done something wrong.
- repentance noun A feeling of deep regret or sorrow for wrongdoing.
Senses
Reue is used for these senses in English:
- compunction A pricking of conscience or a feeling of regret, especially one which is slight or fleeting.
- contrition The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.
- penitence The condition of being penitent; a feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning.
- remorse A feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning.
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