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Etymology
1. rue
noun. ['ˈruː'] sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment.
Synonyms
- sadness
- unhappiness
- attrition
- self-reproach
- remorse
- contriteness
- compunction
- regret
- contrition
- ruefulness
Antonyms
- increase
- accept
- gladden
- incognizance
Etymology
- hreow (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- hreowan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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Words that Rhyme with Rue
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Example sentences of the word rue
1. Noun, singular or mass
A sprinkling of the dried herb rue may warn her away from her target.
2. rue
noun. ['ˈruː'] leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy.
Synonyms
- herb of grace
- herb
Antonyms
- enjoy
- suffer
- stay
Etymology
- hreow (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- hreowan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. rue
noun. ['ˈruː'] (French) a street or road in France.
Antonyms
- cheerfulness
Etymology
- hreow (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- hreowan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. rue
noun. ['ˈruː'] European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy.
Synonyms
- herb
- herb of grace
- genus Ruta
- Ruta
- Ruta graveolens
Antonyms
- happy
- feeling
- bonheur
- merriment
Etymology
- hreow (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- hreowan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. rue
verb. ['ˈruː'] feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about.
Synonyms
- repent
- experience
- regret
Antonyms
- gladfulness
- gladness
- belonging
- unhappy
Etymology
- hreow (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- hreowan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))