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Common collocations with regret in American Collocation

regret noun countable/uncountable

US /rɪˈɡret/

considerable
deep
great
much
profound
sincere

All casualties suffered by the UK Armed Forces are a source of profound regret.

show regret

express
show
voice

Israel’s leaders had voiced their deep regret for the civilian deaths and injuries.

feel regret

feel
harbour
have

Reflecting on his previous career, it is clear that he harbours regrets.

small amount of regret

hint
pang
sense
tinge
twinge

I felt a slight pang of regret that I wouldn’t be visting them this summer.

feeling or expression of regret

expression
feeling
sense

Expressions of regret started to pour in after his death.

matter of regret

matter

It is a matter of regret that the Government refuses to do the right thing.

cause of regret

cause
source

She said it was a source of great regret that nine firefighters had lost their lives as a result of the explosion.

apology
bitterness
disappointment
grief
guilt
longing
remorse
resentment
sadness
shame
sorrow
sympathy

Holding onto regrets and bitterness will only keep your life from moving forward.