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remorse vs regret

regret vs remorse

remorse and regret both are nouns.

remorse is not a verb while regret is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
remorse Yes No No No
regret Yes No Yes No
As nouns, regret is a hypernym of remorse; that is, regret is a word with a broader meaning than remorse:
  • remorse: a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
  • regret: sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
Other hypernyms of remorse include rue, ruefulness, sorrow.
remorse (noun) regret (noun)
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed) sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
remorse (verb) regret (verb)
decline formally or politely
express with regret
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
feel sad about the loss or absence of
Difference between remorse and regret

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