resentment |
regret |
In obsolete terms the difference between resentment and regret
is that
resentment is satisfaction; gratitude while
regret is dislike; aversion.
As nouns the difference between resentment and regret
is that
resentment is a feeling of anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one has been wronged by others or betrayed; indignation while
regret is emotional pain on account of something done or experienced in the past, with a wish that it had been different; a looking back with dissatisfaction or with longing.
As a verb regret is
to feel sorry about (a thing that has or has not happened), afterthink: to wish that a thing had not happened, that something else had happened instead.
regret |
regrade |
As verbs the difference between regret and regrade
is that
regret is to feel sorry about (a thing that has or has not happened), afterthink: to wish that a thing had not happened, that something else had happened instead while
regrade is {{cx|transitive|lang=en}} To grade again, give a new grade or grading to.
As a noun regret
is emotional pain on account of something done or experienced in the past, with a wish that it had been different; a looking back with dissatisfaction or with longing.
compliance |
regret |
As nouns the difference between compliance and regret
is that
compliance is an act of complying while
regret is emotional pain on account of something done or experienced in the past, with a wish that it had been different; a looking back with dissatisfaction or with longing.
As a verb regret is
to feel sorry about (a thing that has or has not happened), afterthink: to wish that a thing had not happened, that something else had happened instead.
insolence |
regret |
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between insolence and regret
is that
insolence is (obsolete) to insult while
regret is (obsolete) dislike; aversion.
As nouns the difference between insolence and regret
is that
insolence is arrogant conduct; insulting, bold behaviour or attitude while
regret is emotional pain on account of something done or experienced in the past, with a wish that it had been different; a looking back with dissatisfaction or with longing.
As verbs the difference between insolence and regret
is that
insolence is (obsolete) to insult while
regret is to feel sorry about (a thing that has or has not happened), afterthink: to wish that a thing had not happened, that something else had happened instead.
regret |
excuse |
As verbs the difference between regret and excuse
is that
regret is to feel sorry about (a thing that has or has not happened), afterthink: to wish that a thing had not happened, that something else had happened instead while
excuse is to forgive; to pardon.
As nouns the difference between regret and excuse
is that
regret is emotional pain on account of something done or experienced in the past, with a wish that it had been different; a looking back with dissatisfaction or with longing while
excuse is an explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment.
detest |
regret |
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between detest and regret
is that
detest is (obsolete) to witness against; to denounce; to condemn while
regret is (obsolete) dislike; aversion.
As verbs the difference between detest and regret
is that
detest is to dislike intensely; to loathe while
regret is to feel sorry about (a thing that has or has not happened), afterthink: to wish that a thing had not happened, that something else had happened instead.
As a noun regret is
emotional pain on account of something done or experienced in the past, with a wish that it had been different; a looking back with dissatisfaction or with longing.
dismay |
regret |
As nouns the difference between dismay and regret
is that
dismay is a sudden or complete loss of courage and firmness in the face of trouble or danger; overwhelming and disabling terror; a sinking of the spirits; consternation while
regret is emotional pain on account of something done or experienced in the past, with a wish that it had been different; a looking back with dissatisfaction or with longing.
As verbs the difference between dismay and regret
is that
dismay is to disable with alarm or apprehensions; to depress the spirits or courage of; to deprive of firmness and energy through fear; to daunt; to appall; to terrify while
regret is to feel sorry about (a thing that has or has not happened), afterthink: to wish that a thing had not happened, that something else had happened instead.
regret |
lamentation |
Synonyms |
Regret is a synonym of lamentation.
As nouns the difference between regret and lamentation
is that
regret is emotional pain on account of something done or experienced in the past, with a wish that it had been different; a looking back with dissatisfaction or with longing while
lamentation is the act of lamenting.
As a verb regret
is to feel sorry about (a thing that has or has not happened), afterthink: to wish that a thing had not happened, that something else had happened instead.
struggle |
regret |
As nouns the difference between struggle and regret
is that
struggle is strife, contention, great effort while
regret is emotional pain on account of something done or experienced in the past, with a wish that it had been different; a looking back with dissatisfaction or with longing.
As verbs the difference between struggle and regret
is that
struggle is to strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight (
for'' or ''against ), to contend while
regret is to feel sorry about (a thing that has or has not happened), afterthink: to wish that a thing had not happened, that something else had happened instead.
guide |
regret |
As verbs the difference between guide and regret
is that
guide is while
regret is to feel sorry about (a thing that has or has not happened), afterthink: to wish that a thing had not happened, that something else had happened instead.
As a noun regret is
emotional pain on account of something done or experienced in the past, with a wish that it had been different; a looking back with dissatisfaction or with longing.
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