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be sorry

VERB
hate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abhor despise detest loathe scorn shun
STRONG
abominate anathematize contemn curse deprecate deride disapprove disdain disfavor disparage execrate nauseate spurn
WEAK
be disgusted with be hostile to be loath be reluctant be repelled by be sick of bear a grudge against can't stand feel malice to have an aversion to have enough of have no use for look down on not care for object to recoil from shudder at spit upon
Antonyms
STRONGEST
admire adore approve cherish like love
STRONG
commend compliment endorse flatter laud praise sanction
VERB
repent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apologize atone deplore
STRONG
bewail lament reform regret relent rue sorrow
WEAK
be ashamed be contrite feel remorse have qualms reproach oneself see error of ways show penitence
Antonyms
STRONG
be happy praise

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“I don’t think anyone is regretting the wars, but maybe we’ll be sorry we didn’t do more,” Winner said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026

Kimmel clarified himself without apologizing, which is worth noting because that implicitly acknowledges he has nothing for which to be sorry.

From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2025

"People always say sorry when they find out you are adopted, and I always replied 'Why? Don't be sorry'."

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2024

“While Blakely may be sorry now, his selfish actions while serving as an elected official and law enforcement officer harms society as a whole.”

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 11, 2024

“Her teacher will be sorry to hear that.”

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez

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