Choose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.
The boy felt deep REMORSE for lying to his mother.

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A

Correct answer: A

Remorse is a deep feeling of being sorry for a wrong you did. Regret is the closest.

Worth noting

Relief is a feeling after trouble ends; remorse is the feeling of guilt about what you did.

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Choose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.The boy felt deep REMORSE for lying to his mother.