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Mistakes, conflict and regret

Verbs for unkind actions, blame and regret.

B1B2C110 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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offend

verb · 3 examples
  1. That joke may offend some people.
  2. I did not mean to offend you.
  3. Careless remarks can offend your guests.

insult

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please do not insult the other players.
  2. Those comments insult everyone who worked on the project.
  3. You can disagree without trying to insult someone.

swear

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please do not swear in front of the children.
  2. Some people swear when they are frustrated.
  3. He promised not to swear during the meeting.

threaten

verb · 3 examples
  1. They threaten to cancel the contract.
  2. You must not threaten other players.
  3. The manager heard him threaten to damage the equipment.

blame

verb · 3 examples
  1. Do not blame her for the delay.
  2. People often blame the weather for poor results.
  3. We cannot blame the driver without knowing the facts.

accuse

verb · 3 examples
  1. You should not accuse anyone without evidence.
  2. They accuse the company of wasting resources.
  3. Some players accuse him of breaking the rules.

excuse

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please excuse my late arrival.
  2. I hope you will excuse the mess.
  3. We can excuse an honest mistake.

regret

verb · 3 examples
  1. I regret speaking so sharply.
  2. They regret selling the old house.
  3. You may regret missing this opportunity.

ignore

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please do not ignore the warning.
  2. They ignore the noise and keep working.
  3. It is rude to ignore someone who is speaking to you.

neglect

verb · 3 examples
  1. Do not neglect the plants while we are away.
  2. Busy people sometimes neglect their own needs.
  3. They must not neglect regular maintenance.

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