# remorse vs repose

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### remorse
*noun · IPA /ɹɪˈmɔː(ɹ)s/ · frequency rank #15,258*
A feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning.

### repose
*verb · IPA /ɹɪˈpəʊz/ · frequency rank #39,529*
To lay (someone, or part of their body) down to rest.

## Source
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