Synonyms for re-morses


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ri-mawrs
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈmɔrs

Top 10 synonyms for re-morses Other synonyms for the word re-morses

Définition of re-morses

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Old French remors (Modern French remords), from Medieval Latin remorsum, noun use of neuter past participle of Latin remordere "to vex, disturb," literally "to bite back," from re- "back" (see re-) + mordere "to bite" (see mordant).
  • The sense evolution was via the Medieval Latin phrase remorsus conscientiæ (translated into Middle English as ayenbite of inwit). Middle English also had a verb, remord "to strike with remorse, touch with compassion, prick one's conscience."
  • As in nostalgia : noun pleasant remembrances
  • As in penance : noun reparation for wrong
  • As in penitence : noun shame, sorrow
  • As in attrition : noun regret
  • As in qualm : noun nagging doubt
  • As in regret : noun upset over past action
  • As in remorse : noun guilty or bad conscience
  • As in repentance : noun feeling bad for past action
  • As in shame : noun disgrace, embarrassment
  • As in sorrow : noun extreme upset, grief
  • As in ruth : noun compassion
  • As in uneasiness : noun upset
  • As in contriteness : noun contrition
  • As in penitency : noun penitence
  • As in remorsefulness : noun penitence
  • As in compunction : noun regret, sorrow
  • As in contrition : noun regret
  • As in emotion : noun mental state
  • As in grief : noun mental suffering
  • As in guilt : noun blame; bad conscience over responsibility
  • As in heartache : noun anguish, sorrow
  • As in heartbreak : noun mental or emotional misery

Antonyms for re-morses

Based on : Thesaurus.com - Gutenberg.org - Dictionary.com - Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019