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RUE Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word rue. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word rue. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For RUE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for rue, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
herb experience feel sadness street unhappiness
Phrases (1)
herbaceous plant

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