Remorse
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Strong Emotion
Remorse is a strong, painful emotion, deeper than just feeling sorry. After realizing the hurt he caused, his remorse kept him awake at night.
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Moral Weight
Remorse implies an awareness and rejection of wrong behavior. She returned the stolen money, overwhelmed by remorse.
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Desire to Amend
Remorse often includes a wish to fix or undo the harm done. Out of remorse, he apologized and tried to repair the damage.