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1 | 97% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 32% | 9 | Regretting wrongdoing | |
3 | 32% | 9 | Regretting deeply | |
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We think the answer is "RUING" which means:
- noun
- • European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
- • Leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy
- • Sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
- • (french) a street or road in france verb
- • Feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
An example sentence would be:
- • "I am ruing the decision to quit my job."
- • "She is ruing the day she agreed to lend him money."
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