Apology and Remorse

Apology

Apology noun - An explanation that frees one from fault or blame.

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Remorse and apology are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Remorse" instead a noun "Apology".

Remorse noun - A feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing.

Usage example: he felt a deep remorse for having neglected his family over the years

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Apology and remorse are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apology" instead a noun "Remorse".

Nearby Words: remorseless, remorseful

rare	rare apology	rare remorse
genuine	genuine apology	genuine remorse
deep	deep apology	deep remorse
actual	actual apology	actual remorse
Other adjectives: real, big, extreme, great, little, sincere, immediate, belated, tearful.

She wasn't his only victim, and it was after attacking her that he felt remorse for his crimes and even gave her his knife in apology.

Source: Anime / Loups=Garous
It was nothing compared to a Russell Crowe effort, but nonetheless the conveniently leaked footage started having the desired effect, until the client, overcome with remorse, issued a public apology.

Source: Poke the Poodle

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