RUE Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word rue. (close relations)
Definition of RUE
rues
Best Alternative Words for RUE
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regret | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment verb • feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about • feel sad about the loss or absence of • decline formally or politely • express with regret | ||||||||
sorrow | nounn | |||||||
noun • an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement • sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment • something that causes great unhappiness • the state of being sad verb • feel grief | ||||||||
bemoan | verbv | |||||||
verb • regret strongly | ||||||||
bewail | verbv | |||||||
verb • regret strongly | ||||||||
grieve | verbv | |||||||
verb • feel grief • cause to feel sorrow | ||||||||
lament | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a cry of sorrow and grief • a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person • a mournful poem; a lament for the dead verb • express grief verbally • regret strongly | ||||||||
mourn | verbv | |||||||
verb • feel sadness • observe the customs of mourning after the death of a loved one | ||||||||
weep | verbv | |||||||
verb • shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain | ||||||||
herb of grace | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy | ||||||||
repent | verbv | |||||||
verb • turn away from sin or do penitence • feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about | ||||||||
ruefulness | nounn | |||||||
noun • sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment | ||||||||
ruta graveolens | nounn | |||||||
noun • European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy |