remorse vs penitence
penitence vs remorseremorse and penitence both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| remorse | Yes | No | No | No |
| penitence | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
penitence is a hyponym of
remorse; that is, penitence is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
remorse:
- remorse: a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
- penitence: remorse for your past conduct
Other hyponyms of remorse include
guilt, guilt feelings, guilt trip, guilty conscience, penance, repentance.
| remorse (noun) | penitence (noun) |
|---|---|
| a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed) | remorse for your past conduct |
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