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sorrow vs remorse

remorse vs sorrow

sorrow and remorse both are nouns.

sorrow is a verb but remorse is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sorrow Yes No Yes No
remorse Yes No No No
As nouns, remorse is a hyponym of sorrow; that is, remorse is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sorrow:
  • sorrow: sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
  • remorse: a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
Other hyponyms of sorrow include attrition, contriteness, contrition, compunction, self-reproach.
sorrow (noun) remorse (noun)
something that causes great unhappiness a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
the state of being sad
sorrow (verb) remorse (verb)
feel grief
Difference between sorrow and remorse

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