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regret
noun(re-gret)
sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
Synonyms: rue, ruefulness, sorrow,
Examples:
He wrote a note expressing his regret.
regret
verb(re-gret)
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
Synonyms: repent, rue,
regret
verb(re-gret)
decline formally or politely
Examples:
I regret I can't come to the party.
regret
verb(re-gret)
express with regret
Examples:
I regret to say that you did not gain admission to Harvard.
regret
verb(re-gret)
feel sad about the loss or absence of

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