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RUING Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word ruing. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word ruing. (close relations)
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complaining
verb, nounv, n
adjective

• expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment

grieving
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• sorrowful through loss or deprivation

grumbling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a loud low dull continuous noise

• a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

adjective satellite

• continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound

lamenting
verbv
adjective satellite

• vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression

mourning
nounn
noun

• state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

• the passionate and demonstrative activity of expressing grief

adjective satellite

• sorrowful through loss or deprivation

sorrowing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• sorrowful through loss or deprivation

wailing
adjectiveadj
noun

• loud cries made while weeping

adjective satellite

• vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression

bemoaning
verbv
verb

• regret strongly

bewailing
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• regret strongly

deploring
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• express strong condemnation of

• regret strongly

moaning
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

verb

• indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

regretting
verbv
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

repining
verbv
verb

• express discontent

resenting
verbv
verb

• feel bitter or indignant about

• wish ill or allow unwillingly

whining
nounn
noun

• a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way

verb

• move with a whining sound

• talk in a tearful manner

• make a high-pitched, screeching noise

• complain whiningly

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

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

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

herb of grace
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

Best Hypernyms For RUING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ruing, 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

Alternatives for COMPLAINING

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