remords
remorse
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ʁə.mɔʁ/
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Cultural Note
'Remords' is always spelled with a final 's,' whether singular or plural. It comes from the Latin 'remordere' (to bite again), suggesting remorse gnaws at the conscience repeatedly. It is stronger than 'regret' and implies moral responsibility.
📝 Example Sentences
Il n'avait aucun remords d'avoir menti.
He had no remorse for having lied.
Les remords le tourmentaient jour et nuit.
Remorse tormented him day and night.