show regret

Frequency: 7.010.1 per million words

to demonstrate through actions or words that you are sorry

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Examples (10)

  • He refused to show any regret for his offensive remarks.
  • After the argument, she began to show regret for her harsh words.
  • The defendant was asked to show regret for the harm he caused.
  • It's important to show regret when you've made a mistake.
  • His refusal to show regret angered the victim's family.
  • Despite facing consequences, he still didn't show any regret.
  • Will she ever show genuine regret for what she did?
  • Actions often show regret more powerfully than words.
  • They urged him to show some regret to mitigate his sentence.
  • If you truly feel sorry, you should show your regret.