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sorrow over

VERB

deplore

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abhor bemoan complain denounce lament mourn

STRONG

bewail censure cry deprecate hate hurt moan repent rue weep

WEAK

be against carry on disapprove of eat one's heart out grieve for object to sing the blues take on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approve be happy commend compliment praise

STRONG

endorse laud

WEAK

delight rejoice revel

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Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed "deep sorrow" over the disaster.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi expressed sorrow over the accident.

From Seattle Times • May 28, 2024

At an emotional sentencing hearing on Monday, in the same Santa Fe courtroom where Gutierrez’s trial unfolded, friends of Hutchins described her joy, generosity, determination and talent — and their sorrow over her death.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2024

During that visit, Prince William had spoken of his "profound sorrow" over slavery, saying it "forever stains our history".

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2024

But I think it a waste for either of us to spend too much time in sorrow over something we cannot change.”

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park

sorrow over

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