regret:1

verb
re*gret \ ri-ˈgret \
14th century{ds|t|1|a|}
  • to mourn the loss or death of
  • to miss very much
  • to be very sorry for

regret:2

noun
regret \
circa 1500{ds||2|a|}
  • sorrow aroused by circumstances beyond one's control or power to repair
  • an expression of distressing emotion (such as sorrow)
  • a note politely declining an invitation

live to regret (something)

idiom
live to regret (something) \
  • to feel sorry or disappointed about (something) in the future

much to someone's regret

idiom
much to someone's regret \
  • causing someone great disappointment

much to the regret of (someone)

idiom
much to the regret of (someone) \
  • causing great disappointment to (someone)

afraid to say

idiom
afraid to say \
  • —used as a way of expressing one's disappointment, regret, or sorrow

agonies of guilt/remorse/regret

idiom
agonies of guilt/remorse/regret \
  • feelings of guilt, remorse, or regret
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