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Noun

A feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or misfortune

An event or circumstance that causes sorrow

A feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning

The feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the sufferings and misfortunes of others

A sense of sympathy for, consideration of, or shared interests with one or more other human beings

(dated) To feel or display deep distress

To feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one's wrongdoing or sin

Be constantly or visibly anxious

To complain or grumble about something

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A feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or misfortune

spectre^UK

specter^US

dark night of the soul

disfavor^US

disfavour^UK

vapours^UK

vapors^US

baulk^UK

balk^US

crushing

endogenous depression

trials and tribulations

butterflies in the stomach

a difficult experience

a frustrating experience

tizz

fluster

a unpleasant experience

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“Her sad countenance reflected the sorrow of a woman lamenting her loss.”

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An event or circumstance that causes sorrow

rigor^US

rigour^UK

trials and tribulations

labor^US

labour^UK

unpredictable outcome

balk^US

baulk^UK

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“It was a great sorrow when she was forced to move from her apartment.”

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A feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning

prickings of conscience

twinges of conscience

dishonor^US

dishonour^UK

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Noun

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The feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the sufferings and misfortunes of others

favor^US

favour^UK

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Noun

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A sense of sympathy for, consideration of, or shared interests with one or more other human beings

awareness of the feelings of others

being on same wavelength

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(dated) To feel or display deep distress

agonise^UK

agonize^US

wring one's hands over

turn on the waterworks

cry as if one's heart would break

go about like a half-shut knife

apologise^UK

feel apologetic about

feel remorseful about

apologize^US

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“I sorrow without relief for the sight that you deny.”

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To feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one's wrongdoing or sin

apologise^UK

apologize^US

be conscience-stricken

wear sackcloth and ashes

see the error of your ways

wish that one had not done something

feel remorseful about

feel sorry

kick oneself

kick oneself for

feel apologetic about

have compunctions about

have a conscience about

be disappointed about

disapprove of

cry over spilled milk^US

cry over spilt milk^UK

agonize^US

agonise^UK

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Be constantly or visibly anxious

fret

worry

agonise^UK

agonize^US

labor^US

labour^UK

have butterflies in one's stomach

be on pins and needles

be in a state of nervousness

be in a state of agitation

be in a state of anxiety

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To complain or grumble about something

criticize^US

criticise^UK

clamour^UK

clamor^US

call at the top of one's voice

talk under your breath

turn on the waterworks

breathe down someone's neck

get on someone's back

wring one's hands over

pressurize^US

pressurise^UK

drive round the twist

breath down someone's neck

bring pressure to bear on

tantalize^US

tantalise^UK

drive you up the wall

victimize^US

tyrannize^US

complain vociferously about

kick up a stink about

kick up a fuss about

withstand

dispute

lodge a protest against

express disapproval of

frown upon

express disagreement with

victimise^UK

tyrannise^UK

be down on

have it in for

discriminate against

punish repeatedly and unfairly

have a down on

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