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  1. 1. v. Pain of mind 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; grief; sorrow; especially, a mourning on account of the loss of some joy, advantage, or satisfaction. Source: opted
  2. 2. v. Dislike; aversion. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. t. To experience regret on account of; to lose or miss with a sense of regret; to feel sorrow or dissatisfaction on account of (the happening or the loss of something); as, to regret an error; to regret lost opportunities or friends. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment Source: wordnet
  5. 5. v. feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about Source: wordnet
  6. 6. v. feel sad about the loss or absence of Source: wordnet
  7. 7. v. decline formally or politely Source: wordnet
  8. 8. v. express with regret Source: wordnet
  9. 9. n:40/v:60 v. feel sad about the loss or absence of v. decline formally or politely v. express with regret Source: ecdict

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