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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

Example Sentences

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“If she feels she has to do one more cycle because she needs to be sure that she will not be sorry for not trying, we will give her the chance.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

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

“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

“So they have developed a social language and behavior,” she said, “that warns, ‘Hey, I’m down here, don’t step on me or you’ll be sorry.’

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2024

“What do you have to be sorry for?”

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner

be sorry

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