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Remorse

Definition

(formal) A feeling of deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed, often accompanied by a desire to make amends or repair the harm caused. Typically collocates with 'feel', 'express', 'overcome', 'haunt', 'torment'.

Example Sentences

1The former CEO expressed remorse for his role in the company's financial scandal and pledged to cooperate with investigators.
2Does the perpetrator's remorse necessarily mitigate the severity of their crime, or is it merely a tactical manoeuvre to reduce their sentence?
3The victim's family struggled to overcome their remorse and anger towards the driver who had caused the fatal accident.
4The artist's latest installation was a poignant exploration of remorse and redemption, inviting viewers to confront their own moral ambiguities.
5There is a profound difference between remorse, which acknowledges the harm caused and seeks to make amends, and mere regret, which may be little more than a self-serving emotional response.

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