berouw

Definitions of berouw
  1. noun
    sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
    synonyms: boetvaardigheid, gewetensangst, gewetensnood, gewetenswroeging, inkeer, wroeging, zelfbeschuldiging, zelfverwijt
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    type of:
    spijt
    sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
  2. noun
    remorse for your past conduct
    synonyms: boetvaardigheid, inkeer
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    type of:
    gewetensangst, gewetensnood, gewetenswroeging, wroeging, zelfbeschuldiging, zelfverwijt
    a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
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