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How do you spell Remorse?

Correct spelling

remorse

Remember: remorse bites again with -morse, like Morse code's repeated signals.

Why is remorse spelled this way?

From Latin remordere, to bite again. RE (again) + MORDERE (to bite). Remorse bites again — guilt that returns to gnaw at the conscience.

Common misspellings of remorse

remourseremorceremorse

Example

She felt deep remorse after realizing her harsh words had hurt her friend's feelings.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell remorse?+
The correct spelling is "remorse". Remember: remorse bites again with -morse, like Morse code's repeated signals.
Is it remourse or remorse?+
The correct spelling is "remorse", not "remourse".

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